7-2-4712. Contents of ordinance of annexation. (1) The ordinance shall:
(a) contain specific findings showing that the area to be annexed meets the requirements of 7-2-4734 and 7-2-4735;
(b) contain a statement of the intent of the municipality to provide services to the area being annexed as set forth in the report required by 7-2-4731; and
(c) fix the effective date of annexation.
(2) The external boundaries of the area to be annexed shall be described by metes and bounds.
History: En. 11-520 by Sec. 7, Ch. 364, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 11-520(part).
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments
Part 47. Annexation With the Provision of Services
7-2-4705. Annexation by municipalities providing services
7-2-4706. Appeal if municipal governing body fails to act on petition
7-2-4707. Resolution of intention to annex
7-2-4709. Hearing on question of annexation
7-2-4711. Ordinance of annexation
7-2-4712. Contents of ordinance of annexation
7-2-4713. Effective date of annexation
7-2-4714. Filing of annexation order
7-2-4715. Simultaneous proceedings for several areas
7-2-4716. Effect of annexation
7-2-4717. Certain expenditures authorized
7-2-4719. through 7-2-4730 reserved
7-2-4731. Plans and report on extension of services required -- consultation with county
7-2-4732. Contents of plan for extension of services
7-2-4733. Vote required on proposed capital improvements
7-2-4734. Standards to be met before annexation can occur
7-2-4735. Guidelines for new boundaries of municipality
7-2-4736. Preservation of existing garbage or solid waste service in event of annexation
7-2-4737. through 7-2-4740 reserved
7-2-4741. Right to court review when area annexed
7-2-4742. Court review and decision when area annexed
7-2-4743. Presumption that municipal actions lawful
7-2-4744. Appeal from district court
7-2-4745. Effect of appeal on effective date of annexation
7-2-4746. Appeal provisions exclusive
7-2-4747. through 7-2-4750 reserved
7-2-4751. Right to court review when area not annexed
7-2-4752. Court review and decision when area not annexed