72.140. Reorganization to take effect, when--officers hold, how long. - Missouri Statutes

Reorganization to take effect, when--officers hold, how long.

72.140. Any city which may organize under this chapter shallcontinue as before in every respect with all former rights andobligations until the time fixed for such reorganization to takeeffect; and all its officers and employees shall continue todischarge the duties of their respective offices and shall holdtheir offices until their successors are elected or appointed andqualified, except as herein otherwise provided.

(RSMo 1939 § 6227)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 6105; 1919 § 7625; 1909 § 8539