§ 306. Qualifications of judges.  


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  • Judges of the Kansas City Municipal Division shall possess the following qualifications:

    (a)

    Citizenship. Citizen of the United States and the State of Missouri for five years immediately prior to appointment;

    (b)

    Residency. Resident of the City of Kansas City, Missouri for one year immediately prior to appointment and continuously during service as a judge;

    (c)

    Licensed to practice law. Licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri for five years immediately prior to appointment;

    (d)

    Member of The Missouri Bar. Member of the Missouri Bar in good standing continuously during service as a judge;

    (e)

    Age. Be less than sixty-five of age; and

    (f)

    Other qualifications. Possess any additional qualifications prescribed by law.