Mo. Sup. Ct. Op. R 13.01
As amended through November 19, 2024
If a municipality and the municipal division of the circuit court are unable to resolve a budget dispute, either party may file a request with the presiding judge for a settlement conference. The presiding judge shall promptly schedule the conference at which the municipal division shall have the burden of proving that the budget request is reasonable. Following the conference, the presiding judge shall issue written recommendations to the parties to the conference.
Mo. Sup. Ct. Op. R 13.01