HCS SB 191 -- ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS

SPONSOR:  Goode (George)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Local Government and Related Matters by a vote of 18 to 0.

Under current law, vacancies in elective municipal offices in
St. Louis County must be filled by special election.  This
substitute requires vacancies to be filled by appointment by the
mayor, subject to advice and consent of the city council.

The substitute also allows third class cities to eliminate the
office of marshal, assessor, and collector if the city contracts
with another entity for the services provided by these elected
officials.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill makes it easier for
cities to eliminate elected positions when it is more cost
efficient to contract for the services provided by the elected
officials.  It is often difficult to find individuals to run for
these elected positions.

Testifying for the bill were Representative George; and Missouri
Municipal League.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:47 am