The City of New Carlisle shall have the same boundaries as now exist, but with the power and authority to change its boundaries and to annex other territory contiguous thereto in the manner authorized by the laws of the State of Ohio. No territory shall be detached from the City of New Carlisle, nor shall the corporate existence of the Municipality be terminated without the consent of a majority of the electors voting on such proposal at a general election. (Amended Nov. 3, 1998)