MO HB1760

Repeals and replaces sections 79.050 and 79.055 of Missouri law regarding marshals in fourth class cities.

Allows the board of aldermen in a fourth class city with 3,300-3,700 inhabitants located in a charter county with 600,000-700,000 inhabitants to appoint a city marshal or chief of police instead of electing one by ordinance.

Requires newly appointed or elected city marshals to complete a 120-hour training program within six months and file proof with the city clerk and director of public safety.

Permits city governing bodies to decide whether new marshals complete training before or after assuming office.

Requires cities to compensate marshals attending training at the same rate as city marshal compensation.