It shall be the duty of the superintendent of the poor, or poor farm, as provided for in sections 205.580 to 205.760, to keep a book furnished by the county commission, and enter therein a book account of all business transactions had or done or caused to be done by him as superintendent. Said book shall show an itemized account of all farm products, stock and other articles sold by the superintendent or by his authority, and of all articles purchased for the use of the poor, or for the use or improvement of the poor farm or the buildings thereon, and of all expenses for farm labor and other work or services done by order or contract of the superintendent, and of such other items as may be ordered kept therein by the county commission.

(RSMo 1939 § 9603)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 12963; 1919 § 12212; 1909 § 1346