In addition to all other powers granted by sections 184.800 to 184.880 the district shall have the following general powers:

(1) To sue and be sued in its own name, and to receive service of process, which shall be served upon the district secretary;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 184.870

  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of the statutes, mean the section next preceding or next following that in which the reference is made, unless some other section is expressly designated in the reference. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.

(2) To fix compensation of its employees and contractors;

(3) To purchase any personal property necessary or convenient for its activities;

(4) To collect and disburse funds for its activities; and

(5) To exercise such other implied powers necessary or convenient for the district to accomplish its purposes which are not inconsistent with its express powers.