178.540. The state commissioner of education is the executive officer of the state board for the administration of sections 178.420 to 178.580. He shall appoint, with the approval of the board, the assistants that are necessary to properly carry out the provisions of sections 178.420 to 178.580.
(L. 1963 p. 200 § 13-54)(Source: RSMo 1959 § 162.150)
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