Opinion No. (1987)

Dear Representative Childers:

This opinion is in response to your questions pertaining to the implementation by a third class county of the alternative form of county highway commission provided for in Sections230.200 to 230.260, RSMo 1986. Your questions can be summarized as follows:(1) Is it legally binding that a county road plan shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or firm and approved by the State Highways and Transportation Commission, Section 230.235?(2) If legally binding, what penalties are involved for noncompliance?(3) Is it legally binding that under Section 230.240, the…