137.715. Clerks and deputies, appointment, compensation, how paid. - Missouri Statutes

Clerks and deputies, appointment, compensation, how paid.

137.715. Each county assessor shall, subject to the approvalof the governing body of the county, appoint the additionalclerks and deputies that he or she deems necessary for the promptand proper discharge of the duties of his office. A portion ofthe salaries of the clerks and deputies hired by each countyassessor shall be paid by the state in accordance with sections137.710 and 137.750, and the remainder of the salaries for suchclerks and deputies shall be paid by the county in which they areemployed.

(L. 1980 S.B. 679 § 1)

(1985) Held that the county assessor makes the final decision concerning who is employed in his office, rather than requiring the county commission to specifically approve each person hired. State ex rel. Lack v. Melton, 692 S.W.2d 302 (Mo. en banc.)