Mo. Rev. Stat. § 36.200
The methods for evaluating the qualifications of each applicant for a position subject to this chapter pursuant to subsection 1 of section 36.030 shall be determined by the appointing authority.
(L. 1945 p. 1157 § 23, A.L. 1979 H.B. 673, A.L. 2018 S.B. 1007)