Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.1703: Metropolitan district to be body corporate and political subdivision.

When a metropolitan district is organized, it shall be a body corporate and a political subdivision, as that term is defined in section 67.750, of this state, and such district shall be known as "______ Metropolitan Park and Recreation District", and in that name may sue and be sued, issue general revenue bonds and levy and collect taxes or fees pursuant to the limitations of sections 67.1700 to 67.1769.