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MO Rev Stat § 77.270 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.270 - Mayor to approve ordinances — may veto — proceedings when vetoed.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.270. Mayor to approve ordinances — may veto — proceedings when vetoed. — Every bill presented to the mayor and returned to the council with the approval of the mayor shall become an ordinance, and every bill presented as aforesaid, but returned with his objections thereto, shall stand reconsidered. The council shall cause the objections of the mayor to be entered at large upon the journal, and proceed at its convenience to consider the question pending, which shall be in this form: Shall the bill pass, the objections of the mayor thereto notwithstanding? The votes on this question shall be taken by yeas and nays and the names entered upon the journal, and if two-thirds of all the members-elect shall vote in the affirmative, the president shall certify the fact on the roll, and the bill thus certified shall be deposited with the proper officer, and shall become an ordinance in the same manner and with like effect as if it had received the approval of the mayor. The mayor shall have power to sign or veto any ordinance passed by the city council, and shall also possess the power to approve all or any portion of the general appropriation bill, or to veto any item or all of the same; provided, that should he neglect or refuse to sign any ordinance and return the same with his objections, in writing, at the next regular meeting of the council, the same shall become a law without his signature. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6947)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6801; 1919 § 8288; 1909 § 9225
MO Rev Stat § 77.280 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.280 - Mayor may veto resolutions and orders.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.280. Mayor may veto resolutions and orders. — The mayor shall also have the power to veto any resolution or order of the council which calls for or contemplates the expenditure of the revenues of the city. Such vetoes shall be noted on the journal of the council, and shall be effective and binding unless the council, at a subsequent session thereof, general or special, shall pass said resolution or order by a vote of three-fourths of all the members elected to the council. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6948)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6802; 1919 § 8289; 1909 § 9226
MO Rev Stat § 77.290 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.290 - Mayor shall communicate to the council, what.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.290. Mayor shall communicate to the council, what. — The mayor shall, from time to time, communicate to the council such measures as may, in his opinion, tend to the improvement of the finances, the police, health, security, ornament, comfort and general prosperity of the city. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6873)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6727; 1919 § 8214; 1909 § 9151
MO Rev Stat § 77.310 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.310 - May require officers to exhibit accounts.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.310. May require officers to exhibit accounts. — The mayor shall have power to require, as often as he may deem it necessary, any officer of the city to exhibit his accounts or other papers or records, and to make report to the council, in writing, touching any subject or matter pertaining to his office. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6874)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6728; 1919 § 8215; 1909 § 9152
MO Rev Stat § 77.320 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.320 - Mayor to sign all commissions and appointments — bond approval by mayor.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   77.320. Mayor to sign all commissions and appointments — bond approval by mayor. — The mayor shall sign the commissions and appointments of all city officers elected or appointed in the city, and shall approve all official bonds. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6872, A.L. 1990 H.B. 986)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6726; 1919 § 8213; 1909 § 9150
MO Rev Stat § 77.330 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.330 - May appoint what officers.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.330. May appoint what officers. — The mayor, with the consent and approval of a majority of the members elected to the city council, shall have power to appoint a street commissioner and such other officers as he may be authorized by ordinance to appoint. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6879)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6733; 1919 § 8220; 1909 § 9157
MO Rev Stat § 77.340 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.340 - May remove officer with consent of council.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.340. May remove officer with consent of council. — The mayor may, with the consent of a majority of all the members elected to the city council, remove from office, for cause shown, any elective officer of the city, such officer being first given opportunity, together with his witnesses, to be heard before the council, sitting as a court of impeachment. Any elective officer may, in like manner, for cause shown, be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the city council, independently of the mayor's approval or recommendation. The mayor may, with the consent of a majority of all the members elected to the council, remove from office any appointive officer of the city at will; and any such appointive officer may be so removed by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the council, independently of the mayor's approval or recommendation. The council may pass ordinances regulating the manner of impeachment and removals. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6875)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6729; 1919 § 8216; 1909 § 9153
MO Rev Stat § 77.350 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.350 - Shall enforce ordinances.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.350. Shall enforce ordinances. — The mayor shall be active and vigilant in enforcing all laws and ordinances for the government of the city, and he shall cause all subordinate officers to be dealt with promptly for any neglect or violation of duty; and he is hereby authorized to call on every male inhabitant of the city, over eighteen years of age and under fifty, to aid in enforcing the laws. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6876)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6730; 1919 § 8217; 1909 § 9154
MO Rev Stat § 77.360 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.360 - May remit fines.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.360. May remit fines. — The mayor shall have power to remit fines and forfeitures and to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses arising under ordinances of the city; but this section shall not be so construed as to authorize the mayor to remit any costs which may have accrued to any officer of the city by reason of any prosecution under the laws or ordinances of said city. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6877)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6731; 1919 § 8218; 1909 § 9155
MO Rev Stat § 77.370 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.370 - Elective officers — option to appoint certain officers — terms.

Effective - 28 Aug 2001   77.370. Elective officers — option to appoint certain officers — terms. — 1. Except as hereinafter provided, the following officers shall be elected by the voters of the city: mayor, police judge, attorney, assessor, collector, treasurer and, except in cities which adopt the merit system police department, a marshal.  2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, in cities which contract with another entity for police service, the city council may eliminate the office of marshal.  3. The attorney shall be a person licensed to practice law in Missouri, and the council, by ordinance, may provide for the appointment of an attorney, by the mayor with the approval of the council, in lieu of electing an attorney. If so appointed he shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and council.  4. Whenever a city contracts for the assessment of property or the collection of taxes with either a public or private entity as authorized by section 70.220, the city council may by ordinance provide that at the expiration of the term of the then city assessor or collector, as the case may be, the office is abolished and thereafter no election shall be had to fill the office; except that in the event the contract expires and, for any reason, is not renewed, the council may by ordinance provide for the election of such officer at the next and succeeding regular elections for municipal officers.  5. The term of office for each of the officers is two years except the office of mayor and the marshal which are four-year terms. All officers hold office until their successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified.  6. The council, by ordinance, may provide that any officer of the city except the mayor and the councilmen shall be appointed instead of elected. Such ordinance shall set the manner of appointment, in accordance with section 77.330, and the term of office for each appointive officer, which term shall not exceed four years. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6869, A.L. 1955 p. 290, A.L. 1957 p. 240, A.L. 1959 H.B. 166, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, H.B. 1634, A.L. 1985 H.B. 817, A.L. 1989 H.B. 785, A.L. 2001 H.B. 491)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6723; 1919 § 8210; 1909 § 9147
MO Rev Stat § 77.380 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.380 - Officers to be voters and residents of city, exceptions, appointed officers.

Effective - 28 Aug 1994   77.380. Officers to be voters and residents of city, exceptions, appointed officers. — All officers elected to offices or appointed to fill a vacancy in any elective office under the city government shall be voters under the laws and constitution of this state and, except appointed officers, must be residents of the city. No person shall be elected or appointed to any office who shall at the time be in arrears for any unpaid city taxes, or forfeiture or defalcation in office. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6889, A.L. 1967 p. 159, A.L. 1969 S.B. 15, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, A.L. 1987 S.B. 393, A.L. 1994 S.B. 517)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6743; 1919 § 8230; 1909 § 9167  (1991) If language of statute may be subject to more than one construction, the law favors the construction which is in harmony with reason and common sense and tends to avoid unreasonable and absurd results. Term "resident" means resident at time of commencement of appointed duties. Shands v. City of Kennett, 756 F.Supp. 420 (E.D. Mo.).
MO Rev Stat § 77.390 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.390 - Officer's oath — bond.

Effective - 02 Jan 1979   77.390. Officer's oath — bond. — Every officer of the city and his assistants, and every councilman, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before some court of record in the county, or the city clerk, that he possesses all the qualifications prescribed for his office by law; that he will support the Constitution of the United States, and of the state of Missouri, the provisions of all laws of this state affecting cities of this class, and the ordinances of the city, and faithfully demean himself in office; which official oath or affirmation shall be filed with the city clerk. Every officer of the corporation, when required by law or ordinance, shall, within fifteen days after his election or appointment, and before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, give bond to the city in such sum and with such sureties as shall be designated by ordinance, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duty, and that he will pay over all moneys belonging to the city, as provided by law, that may come into his hands. If any person elected or appointed to any office shall fail to take and subscribe such oath or affirmation, or to give bond as herein required, his office shall be deemed vacant. For any breach of condition of any such bond, suit may be instituted thereon by the city, or by any person in the name of the city for the use of such person. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6890, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6744; 1919 § 8231; 1909 § 9168  Effective 1-02-79
MO Rev Stat § 77.400 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.400 - Term officer construed.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   77.400. Term officer construed. — The term "officer", whenever used in this chapter, shall include any person holding any situation under the city government or any of its departments, with an annual salary, or for a definite term of office, other than clerical or professional staff. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6891, A.L. 1990 H.B. 986)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6745; 1919 § 8232; 1909 § 9169
MO Rev Stat § 77.410 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.410 - City clerk — duties.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   77.410. City clerk — duties. — The city clerk shall, among other duties, keep the journal of the proceedings of the council. He shall safely and properly keep all records and papers belonging to the city which may be entrusted to his care, and generally shall perform all the duties required of him by ordinance or orders of the council. He is hereby empowered to administer official oaths, and also oaths to persons certifying to demands or claims against the city. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6888, A.L. 1990 H.B. 986)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6742; 1919 § 8229; 1909 § 9169
MO Rev Stat § 77.440 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.440 - Compensation of officers and employees.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   77.440. Compensation of officers and employees. — The council shall have power to fix the compensation of all officers and employees of the city. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6893, A.L. 1955 p. 290, A.L. 1990 H.B. 986)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6747; 1919 § 8234; 1909 § 9171
MO Rev Stat § 77.450 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.450 - Vacancies, how filled.

Effective - 28 Aug 2001   77.450. Vacancies, how filled. — If a vacancy occurs in any elective office other than the office of mayor, a successor to the vacant office shall be selected by appointment by the mayor with the advice and consent of a majority of the remaining members of the council. The council may adopt procedures to fill vacancies consistent with this section. The successor shall serve until the next available regular municipal April election. If a vacancy occurs in any office not elective, the mayor shall appoint a suitable person to discharge the duties of the same until the first regular meeting of the council thereafter, at which time the vacancy shall be permanently filled. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6894, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, A.L. 1982 S.B. 526, A.L. 1990 H.B. 986, A.L. 1991 S.B. 34, A.L. 1999 S.B. 214, A.L. 2001 H.B. 491)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6748; 1919 § 8235; 1909 § 9172
MO Rev Stat § 77.460 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.460 - Corrupt allowance of claim, how punished.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.460. Corrupt allowance of claim, how punished. — Any member of the council or officer of the city who shall, in official capacity, or under color of his office, knowingly or willfully or corruptly vote or assent to, or report in favor of, or allow or certify for allowance, any claim or demand against the city, which claim or demand shall be on account of or under color of a contract or agreement not authorized by law and the ordinances of the city, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by both such fine and imprisonment. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6895)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6749; 1919 § 8236; 1909 § 9173
MO Rev Stat § 77.480 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.480 - Duties may be regulated by ordinance — bonds required.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.480. Duties may be regulated by ordinance — bonds required. — The duties, powers and privileges of officers of every character in any way connected with the city government, not herein defined, shall be prescribed by ordinance; and bonds may be required of any such officers for faithfulness in office. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6897)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6751; 1919 § 8238; 1909 § 9175
MO Rev Stat § 77.490 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.490 - May fix certain rates.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.490. May fix certain rates. — The council may, by ordinance, regulate and fix reasonable maximum rates and charges for the rental and use of telephones and telephone service within such city, and the price and quality of water, gas, gasoline, petroleum, electric lights and other means of lighting furnished by any person, firm or corporation operating under any franchise granted by the city, and may prescribe the candle power of the gas and electric lights furnished the city and private consumers. The council may, by ordinance, regulate and fix reasonable maximum rates, charges and prices of steam heat or other means of heating furnished by any person, firm or corporation operating under any franchise granted by the city, and may prescribe the pressure to be maintained, on its mains, by any steam heating company, person or firm operating the same. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6950)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6804; 1919 § 8291; 1909 § 9228
MO Rev Stat § 77.500 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.500 - May also regulate and control the construction of buildings.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   77.500. May also regulate and control the construction of buildings. — The city council may also regulate and control the construction of buildings, the construction and cleaning of fireplaces, chimneys, stoves and stovepipes, ovens, boilers, kettles, forges or any apparatus used in any building, manufactory or business which may be dangerous in causing or promoting fires, and may provide for the inspection of the same. The council may also provide, by ordinance, limits within which no building shall be constructed except of brick or stone or other incombustible materials, with fireproof roofs, and impose a penalty for the violation of such ordinance, and may cause buildings commenced, put up or removed into such limit, in violation of such ordinance, to be removed or abated. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 6950)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 6804; 1919 § 8291; 1909 § 9228
MO Rev Stat § 77.505 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title VII - Cities, Towns and Villages|Chapter 77 - Cities of the Third Classification|Section 77.505 - Electricians and electric contractors, certain cities third class may license and regulate — exceptions — examination and inspection requirements.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   77.505. Electricians and electric contractors, certain cities third class may license and regulate — exceptions — examination and inspection requirements. — 1. Except as provided in subsection 5, the city council of each third class city, including a city of the third class in a county of the third class which contains a state university whose primary mission is engineering studies and technical research, shall have the power and authority to license, levy and collect a license tax on, and regulate, electrical contractors and electricians.  2. Any third class city which licenses and regulates electrical contractors and electricians under this section shall require an examination be taken by those electrical contractors and electricians prior to granting a license. The examination shall be either the multistate electrical licensing test or some other comparable examination which is based on the National Electrical Code as developed by the National Fire Protection Association. Each third class city which licenses and regulates electrical contractors and electricians shall establish a process for administering the test required in this section. The city may provide separate licenses for varying grades of electrical contractors and electricians and may exempt from licensure those electricians who are in the employ of an electrical contractor.  3. No third class city shall license and regulate electrical contractors or electricians unless and until such city shall provide for a process of inspection of and approval of electrical installations. Any inspector carrying out electrical inspections shall be a licensed electrician with a minimum of two years' experience in electrical work.  4. The city council of each third class city which licenses and regulates electrical contractors and electricians may appoint an advisory committee to assist with the development of examinations and licensing procedures as may be provided by ordinance.  5. The provisions of this section shall not apply to third class cities located in counties of the first class having a charter form of government or to third class cities located in a county of the third class; except, however, the provisions of this section shall apply to a city of the third class in a county of the third class which contains a state university whose primary mission is engineering studies and technical research. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 511 § 1)