Sub Section A. The Mayor of City of Pleasant Hope is elected by the citizens within the city limits in an April municipal election. The term for Mayor is for two years.
Sub Section B. Qualifications – A Mayor of a fourth class city must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the City of Pleasant Hope for at least one year prior to election. RSMo 79.080.
Additional Requirements set forth by statute:
RSMo 115.346 state “…no person shall be certified as a candidate for a municipal office, nor shall such person’s name appear on the ballot as a candidate for such office, who shall be in arrears for any unpaid city taxes or municipal user fees on the last day to file a declaration of candidacy for the office.”
RSMo 71.005 states “No person shall be a candidate for municipal office unless such person complies with the provisions of section 115.346, RSMo, regarding payment of municipal taxes or user fees.”
RSMo 79.250 states “No person shall be elected or appointed to any office who shall at the time be in arrears for any unpaid city taxes”.
Sub Section C. Removal for Office - The Mayor may be removed from office for cause shown by two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the Board of Aldermen. The Mayor does not vote on this question, and is approval is not required. The Mayor must be first given opportunity, together with his witnesses, to be heard before the Board of Alderman sitting as a board of impeachment.
Sub Section D. Statutory Duties of the Office of Mayor
Has a seat in and presides at all meetings of the Board of Aldermen, although he shall not a have a vote, except in the case of a tie. (RSMo 79.120)
Has the power to veto any ordinance passed by the Board of Aldermen although the veto may be overridden by two-thirds of the members of Board. (RSMo 79.140)
Signs all “orders, drafts and warrants drawn on the city treasury for money and causes the City Clerk to attest the same.” (RSMo 95.365)
Signs the commissions and appointments of all city officers elected or appointed in the city. (RSMo 79.190)
Is authorized to call on every male inhabitant of the city over 18 years of age and under 50 years of age to aid in enforcing the laws. (RSMo 79.200)
Has the power to “communicate to the Board of Aldermen” and recommend any measures he thinks will be for the best interest of the city. (RSMo 79.210)
Has the power to appoint officers of the city, with the exception of the City Clerk. The City Clerk is appointed by the Board of Aldermen. However, all other appointive officers are appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Board of Aldermen. (RSMo 79.230)
The Mayor “Exercises a general supervision over all the officers and affairs of the city.” (RSMo 79.120)
The Mayor “takes care” that the ordinances of the city and the state laws relating to the city are complied with. (RSMo 79.120)
The Mayor has the power to administer oaths to people who appear as witnesses before the Board of Aldermen. (RSMo 79.180)
The Mayor can require any officer of the city to exhibit his accounts or other paper or records. (RSMo 79.350)
The Mayor directs and reviews the preparation of the city budget.
The Mayor has the responsibility for the procurement of federal grants and state grants.
The Mayor is responsible for relationships with other units of government.
Sub Section E. Compensation – The City Council of Pleasant Hope may determine the annual compensation of the Mayor by ordinance, but no ordinance changing such compensation shall become effective for a Mayor until the commencement of a new term of office.
Section 130.110: Aldermen
Sub Section: A. Term of Office – The City of Pleasant Hope will maintain no less than four Aldermen serving two year staggered terms.
Sub Section B. Qualifications – An Alderman of a fourth class city must be at least 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the City of Pleasant Hope for at least one year prior to election. RSMo 79.070
Additional Requirements set forth by statute:
RSMo 115.346 state “…no person shall be certified as a candidate for a municipal office, nor shall such person’s name appear on the ballot as a candidate for such office, who shall be in arrears for any unpaid city taxes or municipal user fees on the last day to file a declaration of candidacy for the office.”
RSMo 71.005 states “No person shall be a candidate for municipal office unless such person complies with the provisions of section 115.346, RSMo, regarding payment of municipal taxes or user fees.”
RSMo 79.250 states “No person shall be elected or appointed to any office who shall at the time be in arrears for any unpaid city taxes”.
Sub Section C. Removal for Office – An Alderman can be removed from office for cause shown by the Mayor with the consent of a majority of the Board of Aldermen, or without the concurrence of the Mayor with a voter of two-thirds of the members of the Board of Aldermen.
Sub Section: D. Statutory Duties of an Alderman:
To create the laws by which the City of Pleasant Hope operates, these laws are call “ordinances.”
To determine tax rates within certain limits as laid down by state statutes. Because of the Hancock Amendment to the Missouri Constitution, any new or increased tax must be approved by the electorate.
Controls the spending of all funds that come into the possession of the city. (Some funds the city acquires are for specific, designated purposes.)
When there is a non-elected office of City Clerk, the clerk is “selected” by the Board of Aldermen.
