Mo. Rev. Stat. § 78.380
78.380 Provisions to apply to whom.
78.380. Provisions to apply to whom. — The provisions of sections 78.310 to 78.390 shall apply to all appointive officers and employees of such city except those specially named in section 78.070 , commissioners of any kind (laborers whose occupation requires no special skill or fitness), election officials and mayor's secretary, and assistant attorney, where such officers are appointed; provided, however, that existing employees heretofore appointed or employed and who are performing their duties in a satisfactory manner may retain their positions without further examination, subject, however, to the approval of the council.
(RSMo 1939 § 7069) Prior revisions: 1929 § 6919; 1919 § 8386