Hispanic Business, Trade and Culture Commission
Harry S. Truman Bldg, Room 680
P. O. Box 118
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-526-3606
Fax: 573-522-5005
Email: hbtcc@ded.mo.gov
Website: http://www.hbtcc.ded.mo.gov
Director: Contact: Marcy Mealy
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: Executive Order 05-43
Department: Economic Development
Function:
Established in November, 2005, the Hispanic Business, Trade and Culture Commission serves as a statewide advisory body to the Department of Economic Development, on trade and investment issues of importance and relevance to the Hispanic business community in Missouri.
Subcommittees:
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 2-4
Location of meetings: Jefferson City
Duration of meetings:
Total time commitment:
Details on Members
Total members: 16
Appointed members: 0
Term length: 3 years (The Governor shall select a chairperson and vice-chairperson who shall hold their positions at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Economic Development.)
Compensation: reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses arising from Commission activities or business
Member Requirements: All members of the Commission shall be legal residents of the United States and registered voters in the state of Missouri. The Commission shall be composed of not more than fifteen citizen members and one ex-officio member, who shall be an employee of the Missouri Office of International Trade & Investment. The Director of the Department of Economic Development shall appoint all citizen members of the Commission and shall designate the Office of International Trade & Investment member. The Governor shall appoint the chair and vice-chair.
Political Requirements: Yes not more then 9 from the same political party
Geographic Requirements: No
Senate Consent Required: No