Mo. Rev. Stat. § 77.480
The duties, powers and privileges of officers of every character in any way connected with the city government, not herein defined, shall be prescribed by ordinance; and bonds may be required of any such officers for faithfulness in office.
(RSMo 1939 § 6897)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 6751; 1919 § 8238; 1909 § 9175