MO HB1761

Replaces gendered pronouns (he, his, chairman) with gender-neutral language (the person's, chair) throughout 16 sections of Missouri law governing town and village officers.

Modifies the board of trustees assembly requirement to convene within twenty days after initial appointment or after each annual election, and allows the chair to convene meetings upon advice and consent of two other board members.

Clarifies that ordinances take effect immediately upon passage and signature by the chair and attestation by the clerk, with both readings allowed at a single meeting if the ordinance is read by title only.

Changes the chair position to serve until the next board assembly unless sooner removed by majority vote of the full board, rather than serving for the trustee's full term.

Updates language in sections governing town marshals, financial reporting, vacancies, bonding requirements, and compensation to use gender-neutral terminology.