(a) To initiate a merger, the legislative body of each municipality shall adopt a proposal of unification. (b) Each municipality shall adopt the proposal of unification: (1) in substantially identical form; and (2) in the manner that the municipality adopts ordinary legislation. (c) The proposal of unification shall include a detailed description of the boundaries of the proposed municipality that: (1) is comprised of a survey of courses and distances; and (2) may refer to general landmarks and place names.
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