Missouri § 86.220 - Oath of trustees.
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§ 86.220. Oath of trustees.
Each trustee shall, within ten days after his appointment or election, take an oath of office before the clerk of circuit court of said cities, that, so far as it devolves upon such trustee, the trustee will diligently and honestly administer the affairs of the said board, and will not knowingly violate or willingly permit to be violated any of the provisions of the law applicable to the retirement system. Such oath shall be subscribed to by the trustee making it and certified by the said clerk of circuit court and filed in the clerk's office.
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(L. 1957 p. 256 § 7, A.L. 2000 H.B. 1808)
Effective 7-01-00
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Section 86.220 ("Oath of trustees.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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