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City of Clarksville, MO

















 
 In her career, Jo Anne has been a soloist, teacher, and choral director in school, community, and  
 church.  She was an active member of area, state, and national professional music organizations.  She   
 served  as a clinician and adjudicator for music festivals, and a presenter at conventions, speaking
 extensively on the importance of music education for the future of our society.  Jo Anne has worked in  
 Theatre as a director, actor, musician, and producer.  She spent 30 years as a teacher of Choral Music in  
 Ladue Public Schools, St. Louis MO.

 Following her marriage to Wayne M. Smiley, organist/teacher/musician, she continued directing church  
 choirs while they shared responsibilities in the Ministry of Music.  She was elected to the Board of Directors         
  of St. Regis Corporation of St. Louis with responsibility for maintenance and management of a 40 unit luxury
 Co-op.  Four years later she assumed the position of President of  St. Regis where she served two terms.  In        
  1990 Wayne and Jo Anne purchased a Victorian home in Alton, IL and spent ten years restoring a JEWEL.
 Upon retirement, the lure of Clarksville continued to beckon to the Smileys.  In 2001 they opened
  B. T. Dove Antiques on Howard Street.  In 2003 Jo Anne was elected to the Clarksville Board of Alderman          
  and in 2005 she was elected to serve as Mayor of Clarksville. (Re-elected in 2009)    
City of Clarksville, Missouri
        Jo Anne Smiley, Mayor
Clarksville City Hall                                                           Phone: 573.242.3336
111 Howard Street                                                                Fax: 573.242.3450
P.O. Box 528                                                  Email: cityclerk@clarksvillemo.us
Clarksville, MO 63336                                              www.clarksvillemo.us
Jo Anne Smiley, Mayor  Jo Anne Ashbaugh Smiley was
reared on a farm in southeast Missouri, near Clarkton, MO.  
Her father farmed hundreds of acres of cotton, soy beans,
corn, and wheat and raised cattle and hogs and was a book-
keeper for a Cotton Gin.  Her mother was a master piano
teacher, and a church organist who also taught music in
schools.  Jo Anne began the study of piano at the age of
four.  She discovered her passion for music, singing and
performing in musicals, operas, and choirs, and directing
choral music at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
receiving degrees in Music Education and Sacred Music.      
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    Fourth Class Cities

    The mayor of a fourth class city has the following duties:

    1)         Preside at all meetings of the Board of Aldermen although she shall not have a vote, except
                 in  the case of a tie.
    2)         Sign all "orders, drafts and warrants drawn on the city treasury for money and cause the
                city clerk to attest the same".  
    3)         Sign the commissions and appointments of all city officers elected or appointed in the city.
    4)        Approve all official bonds of officers of the city, unless otherwise prescribed by ordinance.
    5)        Is authorized to call on every male inhabitant of the city over 18 years of age and under 50 to
               aid in enforcing the laws.
    6)        Has the power to "communicate to the Board of Aldermen" and recommend any measures she         
               thinks will be for the best interests of the city.
    7)        Appoint all appointive officers of the city subject to the approval of the Board of Aldermen,
               with the exception of the city clerk.
    8)        Exercise a general supervision over all the officers and affairs of the city.
    9)        Take care that there is compliance with the ordinances of the city and the state laws relating
               to the city.
    10)      Has the power to administer oaths to people who appear as witnesses before the Board of         
               Aldermen.

    Mayor-Council Form of Government

    The mayor-council (Board of Aldermen) form is the most common form of municipal                    
    government in Missouri.  In Clarksville (a fourth class city) the voters elect the following         
    officials to two-year terms:  a Mayor, Aldermen (2) from wards (2), and Collector.  In 1989,
    the General Assembly authorized fourth class cities to provide, by ordinance, that the Mayor
    and Collector be elected to four-year terms.  In 1998, the General Assembly authorized fourth      
    class cities, by ordinance and with the approval of the voters, to provide a four-year term for  
    members of the Board of Aldermen.  The Mayor, with the approval of the Board of Aldermen,       
    has the authority to appoint a treasurer, city attorney, assessor, street commissioner and night          
    watchman, and such other officers as authorized by ordinance.    
The MUNICIPAL CODE BOOK
Containing the GENERAL ORDINANCES for
The City of Clarksville, Missouri
is available for your review in Clarksville City Hall
           
            Clarksville Mayor Jo Anne Smiley, right, is presented with a copy of a Congressional Record statement
    from Scott Callicott, Press Secretary and Northern Regional Director for U. S. Congressman Kenny Hulshof.  
    Hulshof submitted the statement to the record on September 9, 2008 in recognition of the dedicated and
    selfless work of area leaders and volunteers in combating flood waters along the Mississippi River during the
    flood of 2008.

            Hulshof recognized Smiley for her leadership in galvanizing local efforts to combat the flood as well as
    assisting with recovery efforts following the disaster.  Congressman Hulshof also presented the
    Congressional Medal of Merit award, further recognizing the work done by Smiley.

            The award was established in 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to honor civilian citizens of the
    United States and their allies for their exceptional service during World War II.  The award is now used by
    Members of Congress to recognize the achievements of their individual constituents.

Congressional
Medal
of
Merit
Award


              Mission Statement

    As a vibrant small community, we are proactive in responding to the unique
    needs of the community, creative in finding solutions to managing our
    environment and dedicated to preserving and enhancing its well being.  We
    strive for quality in goals, standards and actions.

    Goals:

    …To promote mutual respect, courtesy, and thoughtfulness in all interactions.
    …To hold ourselves accountable to the members of our community and are
              committed to actively seeking public participation.
    …To value our artistic richness and support idealism and creativity.
    …To be dedicated to finding innovative and better solutions to provide the best
              public service possible.
     …To recognize that economic development is essential to maintaining quality of
              life for the total community.
     …To be engaged in minimizing effects of emergencies and disasters through
              preparation and planning.