Missouri § 205.480 - Vacancies, how filled.
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§ 205.480. Vacancies, how filled.
If a vacancy occurs in the office of director by death, resignation, refusal to serve, repeated neglect of duty or removal from the district of such hospital, the remaining trustees shall, before transacting any official business, appoint some suitable person to fill such vacancy; the person appointed shall serve until the next municipal election.
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(RSMo 1939 § 15212, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
Prior revision: 1929 § 13995
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