Cross References — As to animal control officer, §205.120; as to court, ch. 130; as to municipal judge, §§130.260 et seq.; as to elections, ch. 105; as to administration of flood protection provisions, §§415.110 et seq.; as to library board, §§145.050 et seq.; as to park and recreation board, §§230.080 et seq.; as to planning, ch. 400; as to planning and zoning commission, §§400.010 et seq.; as to land clearance for development authority, §§400.200 et seq.; as to police, ch. 200; as to police department, §§200.010 et seq.; as to police personnel board, §§200.130 et seq.; as to zoning administration, §§405.830 et seq.
State Law References — Cities of the 3rd class generally, ch. 77, RSMo.; provisions relative to all cities, §§71.010 et seq., RSMo.
[R.O. 2009 §2-1; Code 1975 §110.010]
The City of Festus was incorporated on February 8, 1887, as a Fourth Class City. Its status was changed to that of a Third Class City in 1923.
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State Law Reference — Cities of the third class generally, ch. 77, RSMo.
[R.O. 2009 §2-2; Code 1975 §110.020]
The boundaries of the City are as now constituted and shown by records in the County Recorder's office and records of the City.
[R.O. 2009 §2-3; Code 1975 §110.030]
The Seal of the City shall be in circular form, the words "City of Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri" shall be engraved around the edges and the word "Seal" in Roman capitals in the center, such seal to be about one and three-fourths (1¾) inches in diameter.