Missouri Revised Statutes













Chapter 51

County Clerks

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Section 51.090.1

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August 28, 2015

Vacancy filled by governor.

51.090. When any vacancy shall occur in the office of clerk of the

county commission by death, resignation, removal, refusal to act, or

otherwise, it shall be the duty of the governor to fill such vacancy by

appointing some eligible person to said office, who shall discharge the

duties thereof until the next general election, at which time a clerk shall

be chosen for the remainder of the term, who shall hold his office until his

successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed.



(RSMo 1939 § 13284, A.L. 1945 p. 653 § 4)



Prior revisions: 1929 § 11665; 1919 § 2111; 1909 § 2674







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