Enacts provisions governing contracts for legal services entered into by cities of the third classification

HB 2460 sets a three-year limit on legal service contracts for cities of the third classification in Missouri, requiring voter approval before implementation. Cities must either gain council approval followed by voter consent or respond to a petition signed by 10% of registered voters from the last mayoral election to adopt this limit. If approved, cities must renew legal service contracts every three years through competitive bidding. This directly affects cities contracting for attorney services, replacing elected city attorneys with potentially contracted legal providers under the new terms. The bill does not change existing election terms for other city officers like mayor or treasurer.