Missouri § 80.060 - Trustees — oath — organization — meetings.
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§ 80.060. Trustees — oath — organization — meetings.
Every trustee, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take the oath prescribed by the constitution of this state, and that he will faithfully demean himself in office. Every board of trustees shall assemble within twenty days after their appointment or election, and choose a chairman of their number, and some other person as clerk. The chairman may vote on any proposition before the board. The board of trustees, by ordinance, shall fix the time and place of holding their stated meetings, and may be convened by the chairman at any time.
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(RSMo 1939 § 7245, A.L. 1957 p. 274)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 7094; 1919 § 8544; 1909 § 9433
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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