Mo. Rev. Stat. § 388.100
388.100 Directors to appoint officers.
388.100. Directors to appoint officers. — The directors shall appoint one of their number president; they may also appoint a treasurer and secretary, and such other officers and agents as shall be prescribed by the bylaws of the company.
(RSMo 1939 § 5137) Prior revisions: 1929 § 4664; 1919 § 9854; 1909 § 3053