CCS SCS HB 491 -- THIRD CLASS CITIES

This bill exempts third class cities from electing a marshal if
they contract with another entity for police service.

Third class cities are also allowed to contract with either a
public or private entity for the assessment of property or the
collection of taxes.

The bill also repeals the requirement that third class cities in
St. Louis County hold an election to fill a vacancy in elective
office, except within 6 months of a municipal election, when
vacancies will be filled by the mayor.  These cities will now
come under the general law for third class cities, in which all
vacancies are filled by appointment.  The bill clarifies that
appointees will serve until the next regular municipal election.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:44 am