[R.O. 2009 §2-21; Code 1969 §2-135; Ord. No. 3159 §1, 8-19-1991]
The Mayor, before entering upon the duties of office, shall
furnish to the City a certificate of insurance issued by some surety
company authorized to issue surety and fidelity bonds in the State,
to be approved by the Ways and Means Committee, indicating coverages
in the following minimum amounts:
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Public employee dishonesty coverage
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$1,000,000.00
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Deductible
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$10,000.00
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Forgery or alteration coverage
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$25,000.00
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Deductible
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$500.00
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Computer crime
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$1,000,000.00
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Deductible
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$10,000.00
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Funds transfer
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$1,000,000.00
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Deductible
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$10,000.00
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The cost of such bond shall be paid for by the City.
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State Law Reference — Bond required, §79.260, RSMo.
[R.O. 2009 §2-22; Code 1969 §2-142]
The Mayor, with the consent and approval of the majority of
the members of the Board of Aldermen, is hereby authorized and empowered
to appoint a City Clerk/Administrator, Police Chief, and such other
positions that are not otherwise provided for under this Code, all
of whom shall hold their respective offices for such terms as may
be prescribed by law or ordinance and if such terms are not so prescribed,
then at the will of the Board of Aldermen. The Mayor, with the consent
and approval of the majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen,
shall also have power to appoint such other officers as he/she may
be authorized by ordinance to appoint.
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State Law Reference — Appointed officers, §79.230,
RSMo.
If a vacancy occurs in any elective office, the Mayor or the
person exercising the duties of the Mayor shall cause a special meeting
of the Board of Aldermen to convene where a successor to the vacant
office shall be selected by appointment by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of a majority of the remaining members of the Board of
Aldermen. If the vacancy is in the office of Mayor, nominations of
a successor may be made by any member of the Board of Aldermen and
selected with the consent of a majority of the members of the Board
of Aldermen. The Board of Aldermen may adopt procedures to fill vacancies
consistent with this Section. The successor shall serve until the
next regular municipal election. If a vacancy occurs in any office
not elective, the Mayor shall appoint a suitable person to discharge
the duties of such office until the first (1st) regular meeting of
the Board of Aldermen thereafter, at which time such vacancy shall
be permanently filled.
