MO SB179

Board of aldermen in fourth class cities may provide by ordinance for the appointment of a city marshal instead of election, subject to voter approval.

City marshal or chief of police must be at least 21 years of age or older.

City marshal term of office is four years, with same person allowed to hold both marshal and collector positions simultaneously.

New city marshals appointed or elected to first term must complete at least 120 hours of training within six months, as formulated by the Department of Public Safety under sections 590.170 and 590.175.

During training program enrollment, newly appointed or elected city marshals shall be hired as city employees and receive compensation equal to the city marshal rate.