Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.765

67.765. Administration by existing agency or by board or commission — organization of board. — The governing bodies establishing a system of public recreation may conduct the same through any existing board or body or may establish a separate recreational board or commission, or park and recreational board or commission, and delegate thereto all administrative powers and responsibilities of the governing body under sections 67.750 to 67.780 . The board or commission shall consist of not less than five nor more than nine persons. Members shall be appointed by the mayor or other presiding officer of each governing body subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the governing body. Members shall serve for a term of five years or until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that members first appointed shall be appointed for such terms that the terms of not more than two of the members shall expire annually thereafter. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. Members of the board shall serve without pay. Within fifteen days after their appointment they shall meet and organize by selecting one of their members as president and by the election of such other officers as they may deem necessary. Subject to the approval of the governing bodies, they shall adopt and promulgate the rules and regulations for the conduct, administration and management of the public recreational program.

(L. 1961 p. 304 § 4)