Practical Horse Psychology
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Roof Gutters for Dairy Barns
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Roof gutters may be needed with livestock facilities to divert clean water from contaminated lot runoff and minimize the total quantity of waste effluent requiring proper disposal.
Spreading Poultry Litter With Lab Analysis But Without Soil Tests
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Managing litter is a primary concern for poultry producers, who need to protect ground and surface water and fulfill regulatory requirements. Learn how to meet these goals by using and managing litter as a fertilizer.
The Sourcebook for Fire Company Training Evolutions, Third Edition Manual
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Busy fire instructors and training officers who struggle to arrange and prepare weekly or monthly training drills will appreciate this text as it has 75 training sessions completely prepared and ready for implementation. Training sessions include basic firefighter skills, driver/operator skills, activities for inclement weather, company evolutions, and competitive, yet useful, exercises.
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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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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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III. Board Powers and Duties Parenthetical numbers in the text refer to sections of the current Revised Statutes of Missouri, abbreviated as RSMo. Member qualifications
Aldermen must be 21 years old, city residents for at least one year before election day, and live in the ward from which they file, at the time they file.
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Financial reports
The Office of Missouri State Auditor's website provides a financial statement form online at auditor.mo.gov under "Local Government." It's provided as an electronic form (Microsoft Excel) or as a paper version (PDF). A copy of the print version, with instructions, is provided at the back of this manual.
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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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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.