December 20, 1979

The Honorable Abe R. Paul
Prosecuting Attorney
McDonald County
Post Office Box 367
Pineville, Missouri 64856

Dear Mr. Paul:

 This is in response to your opinion request of recent date concerning county collectors.

 I am enclosing a copy of Opinion No. 214, rendered December 17, 1979, to the Honorable John Dennis, which answers the question contained in your recent opinion request.

Very truly yours,

John Ashcroft
Attorney General