Missouri Laws 321.701 – Members of board subject to recall — exceptions
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1. Each member of a fire protection district board shall be subject to recall from office by the registered voters of the district from which he was elected. Proceedings may be commenced for the recall of any fire protection district board member by the filing of a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition pursuant to sections 321.701 to 321.716.
2. Proceedings may not be commenced against any member if, at the time of commencement, that member:
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 321.701
- board: as used in this chapter shall mean the board of directors of a fire protection district. See Missouri Laws 321.010
- fire protection district: is a political subdivision which is organized and empowered to supply protection by any available means to persons and property against injuries and damage from fire and from hazards which do or may cause fire, and which is also empowered to render first aid for the purpose of saving lives, and to give assistance in the event of an accident or emergency of any kind. See Missouri Laws 321.010
(1) Has not held office during his current term for a period of more than one hundred eighty days; or
(2) Has one hundred eighty days or less remaining in his term; or
(3) Has had a recall election determined in his favor within the current term of office.