Vacancies, how filled--three terms disqualifies--nepotism forbidden.

182.190. Vacancies in the board of trustees, occasioned byremovals, resignations or otherwise, shall be reported to theproper official and be filled in like manner as originalappointments, except that if the vacancy is an unexpired term,the appointment shall be made for only the unexpired portion ofthat term. No member of the board shall serve for more thanthree successive full terms and shall not be eligible for furtherappointment to the board until two years after the expiration ofthe third term. No trustee shall receive compensation as such,and no person shall be employed by the board who is relatedeither by blood or by marriage to any trustee of the board.

(RSMo 1939 § 14755, A.L. 1955 p. 555 § 182.180)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 13451; 1919 § 7194; 1909 § 8190