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XIII. Bids and the Bidding Process Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. The legal requirements
A city can decide for itself at what dollar-level bids must be taken. This decision should be by official board resolution.
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XVI. Conflict of Interest Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. What the law says
The conflict of interest law provides that officials will not do business with themselves (105.450-.466).
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Oath of office
Article VII Public Officers Section 11, RSMo. Aug. 28, 2006. Before taking office, all civil and military officers in this state shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States and of this state, and to demean themselves faithfully in office.
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V. City Clerk Powers and Duties Selection and appointment
Most city clerks are appointed. However, in the past, many clerks were elected to the position. There are two main reasons for the change: residency and politics.
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VIII. Municipal Court Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. The options
The city may choose where and before whom city ordinance violations will be tried.
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More on open meetings
The website of Missouri's Office of the Attorney General provides detailed explanations of the state's Sunshine Law. Online at ago.mo.gov/sunshinelaw.
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XIV. Personnel and Records Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. Cities are employers
Many cities do not think of themselves as employers requiring personnel policies — most have few employees and somewhat informal work arrangements.
Ants
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XVII. Bond Issues Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. What are bonds?
When the city needs long-term financing, it may issue a bond to raise funds. There are two types of bonds: general obligation and revenue.
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XX. Changing Status — Other City Options Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. Eligibility and procedures
Any fourth-class city reaching an official population count of 3,000 may become a third-class city if it chooses.
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Chapter 9 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual
Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 11
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Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis) Large trees
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Linden (Tilia spp.) Medium-sized trees
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Red maple (Acer rubrum) Large trees
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Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila)
Large trees
Maximum height
70 feet
Relative growth rate
Excellent
Freedom from insect pests
Very poor
Freedom from disease problems
Poor
Resistance to storm damage
Very poor
Will grow on poorly drained soil
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Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) Large trees
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Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) Large trees
The Bagworm in Missouri
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Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) Medium-sized trees