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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to require that county assessors in charter counties be elected officials. Specifically, the resolution would modify Missouri's state constitution by repealing an existing section and replacing it with new language mandating that assessors in charter counties must be elected, removing a previous exception that applied to counties with populations between 600,000 and 700,000 inhabitants. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters for approval at the next general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor. If approved, the constitutional change would ensure that county assessors in charter counties are chosen through public elections, adding a layer of direct voter accountability to this local government position. The resolution also allows for additional qualifications for assessors to be prescribed by law, providing flexibility in establishing professional standards for the role.

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