138.290. Agents, appointed, when--compensation, how provided. - Missouri Statutes

Agents, appointed, when--compensation, how provided.

138.290. 1. For the purpose of making any investigation, orthe performance of other duties with regard to any mattersrelating to taxation, the commission may appoint by an order inwriting an agent, or agents, whose duties shall be prescribed inthe order.

2. Agents may be paid a salary, fee or commission in thediscretion of the state tax commission; if a salary, the amountpaid shall be fixed by the commission within the limits of theappropriations made therefor; if a fee or commission, the amountpaid shall be in accordance with the value of the servicerendered, and must be agreed upon and approved by the state taxcommission before the agent renders service under hisappointment.

3. Such claim shall be certified by the state tax commissionand paid as provided by law for other claims against the state.

4. Any expenditure authorized or incurred for payment ofservices rendered by any agent in excess of amount appropriatedfor the purpose is hereby made chargeable to the state taxcommission and the commission with their bondsmen shall be heldliable for any such excess.

(RSMo 1939 § 11023, A.L. 1945 p. 1805 § 9, A.L. 1951 p. 838, A.L. 1957 p. 790, A.L. 1973 H.B. 307, A.L. 1980 H.B. 1266)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 9850; 1919 § 12843