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)."
SDCL 9-5-6