Missouri § 196.943 - Appointments, when made — authority to act, when — failure of senate to consent, effect of.
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§ 196.943. Appointments, when made — authority to act, when — failure of senate to consent, effect of.
Within thirty days after August 13, 1972, the governor shall appoint ten persons as members of the state milk board as set forth in section 196.941 and their authority to act shall commence upon receiving the advice and consent of the senate, if the senate shall be in session, but if the senate not be in session, the authority to act as an acting board member shall commence immediately upon appointment by the governor, but shall terminate if advice and consent is not received within thirty days after the senate convenes. If advice and consent is not given, such person shall not be reappointed by the governor to the board. To be eligible for appointment by the governor, the board member must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state. Advice and consent may be withdrawn with regard to the appointment of a member of the state milk board by a majority vote of the elected members of the senate.
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(L. 1972 H.B. 1280 § 8)
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