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Amusement Ride Safety Board

P. O. Box 844
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 751-2930
Phone: (800) 877-5688
Fax: (573) 751-5399

Email: firesafe@dfs.dps.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dfs.dps.mo.gov/dfsarqualinsp.htm

Director: John Britt

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 316.204

Department: Public Safety

Subcommittees: Designated as needed

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: Three

Location of meetings: Division of Fire Safety-2401 E. McCarty Street, Jefferson City, Mo.

Duration of meetings: Average two hours

Total time commitment: Per meeting to include travel, preparation and meeting, approximately four to five hours.

Details on Members

Total members: 9

Appointed members: 8

Term length: 5 years

Compensation: None

Member Requirements: Three members represent small amusement ride businesses that operate in Missouri, three members represent Missouris fixed amusement ride parks, one member represent general public, one member shall be a mechanical engineer knowledgeable of amusement rides, one member being the State Fire Marshal.

Political Requirements: Yes, no more than four members shall be members of the same political party.

Geographic Requirements: Missouri residents

Senate Consent Required: Yes

MEMBERS

Mr. David J. Bywater (D)
Fixed Amusement Ride Park Representative 1
Kansas City
Term begins: Feb 1, 2008
Term expires: Apr 17, 2010

Vacant Slot
Fixed Amusement Ride Park Representative 2
Jefferson City
Term expires: Apr 17, 2014

Mr. Dave Edwards (R)
Fixed Amusement Ride Park Representative 3
Crane
Term begins: Jun 7, 2007
Term expires: Apr 17, 2010

Dr. J. Nisbett (D)
Mechanical Engineer Knowledgeable of Amusement Rides
Saint James
Term begins: Apr 18, 2008
Term expires: Apr 17, 2013

Vacant Slot
Resident of the State of Missouri
Jefferson City
Term expires: Apr 17, 2011

Mr. John L. Evans (R)
Small Amusement Ride Business Representative 1
Lathrop
Term begins: Feb 19, 2008
Term expires: Apr 17, 2009

Mr. James E. Burlingame (R)
Small Amusement Ride Business Representative 2
Joplin
Term begins: Jul 12, 2007
Term expires: Apr 17, 2012

Vacant Slot
Small Amusement Ride Business Representative 3

Mr. Randy Cole
State Fire Marshall
Jefferson City