Section 115.037 Removal of commissioner, when.

MO Rev Stat § 115.037 (2019) (N/A)
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Effective 01 Jan 1978, see footnote

115.037. Removal of commissioner, when. — Any commissioner may be removed by the governor for misconduct in office. Before removing a commissioner, the governor shall notify the commissioner in writing of all charges against him. Not less than ten days after so notifying a commissioner, the governor shall give the commissioner an opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by counsel in his defense. If a vacancy on any board occurs for any reason, the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the senate, appoint a new commissioner to serve the unexpired term. The new commissioner shall be a member of the same political party as the commissioner he is appointed to replace.

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(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 2.050)

Effective 1-01-78