The proposition for consolidation of such contiguous municipalities shall be submitted to the voters thereof on a separate ballot and shall be so stated so as to enable each voter to vote for or against the proposed consolidation by making a cross () or check mark () in a square or circle preceding the phrase “For the annexation of (naming the municipality) to (naming the municipality)” or “Against the annexation of (naming the municipality) to (naming the municipality).”

Source: SL 1951, ch 249, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 45.29A03.