City of Buckner, MO Article VI Prosecuting Attorney

Section 115.320 Qualifications.

[R.O. 2003 §105.230]

No person shall be appointed to the office of Prosecuting Attorney unless he be a licensed and practicing attorney at law in this State.

Section 115.330 Duties Generally.

[R.O. 2003 §105.240]

A. The Prosecuting Attorney shall, in addition to his other duties which are or may be required by this Code or other ordinance, prepare all charges or complaints against any party, or parties, charged with violation of this Code or other ordinance of the City, and, when ordered by the Mayor or Board of Aldermen to do so, shall prosecute all suits and actions originating or pending in any court of this State, to which the City is a party, or in which the City is interested.

1. It shall be the duty of the Prosecuting Attorney to prosecute all persons charged with a violation of this Code or other ordinance of the City.

2. The Prosecuting Attorney shall make, and he is hereby authorized and empowered to make, affidavits on behalf of the City in all cases where the same may be necessary in taking an appeal or change of venue or any other matter necessary to proper legal proceedings.

3. The Prosecuting Attorney shall give his opinion to all City Officials.