71.200. Police force, appointment of men and women. — All cities in this state shall have power to appoint both men and women as members of the police force and to prescribe their duties and provide for their compensation.
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(RSMo 1939 § 7427, A.L. 1983 H.B. 97)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 7274; 1919 § 8696