A **Missouri appeals court panel** has ruled in favor of Republican Governor **Mike Parson** regarding the authority to appoint a replacement for St. Louis County's outgoing **prosecuting attorney**.
The decision resolves the disagreement between Parson and **County Executive Sam Page** over the appointment process.
The ruling reinforces that the prosecuting attorney functions as a **state officer**, giving the governor the constitutional power for such appointments.
This legal clarification follows an earlier ruling from December, establishing a clear process for future appointments.
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