Missouri Revised Statutes Title XI. Education and Libraries § 184.870. Additional powers of district

(1) To sue and be sued in its own name, and to receive service of process, which shall be served upon the district secretary;

(2) To fix compensation of its employees and contractors;

(3) To purchase any personal property necessary or convenient for its activities;

(4) To collect and disburse funds for its activities; and

(5) To exercise such other implied powers necessary or convenient for the district to accomplish its purposes which are not inconsistent with its express powers.