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IX. Levying Property Taxes Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. The situation
The city is authorized to levy, upon council passage of an ordinance, a tax of up to $1 for every $100 of assessed valuation (94.250).
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XII. Budgets and the Budget Process Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. Budget rules
Not a single cent of public money can be spent until a budget has been formally adopted following procedures set out in the statutes (67.010).
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XV. Nepotism: Appointing Relatives Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. The constitutional provision
The Missouri Constitution, in Article VII, Section 6, is direct and to the point.
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XVIII. Elections Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. When elections are held
City elections are held on general municipal election day. This is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in April (115.121). Elections are held annually.
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I. Background for Fourth-Class Cities Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. A note
Most cities in Missouri are fourth-class cities; some are about as old as the state and others are brand new.
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IV. Mayor Powers and Duties Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. The general charge
The mayor "shall have a seat in and preside over the board of aldermen" (79.120), but only votes to break a tie.
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VII. Marshal Powers and Duties Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. Selection and eligibility
Following approval by a majority of the voters, the board of aldermen may provide for the appointment of a police chief.
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X. Collector Powers and Duties Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. Considerations
There are a number of options regarding the city collector.
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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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Most Missouri cities are fourth-class cities, but they often interpret statutes and rules differently. Learn what cities must do, what they may do, and what they can do. Consider this manual to contain the basic rules for fourth-class cities in Missouri.
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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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