Mental Health Commission
1706 East Elm
Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-3070
Fax: (573) 526-7926
Email: MHCommission@dmh.mo.gov
Website: http://dmh.mo.gov/about/diroffice/commission/
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 630.010
Department: Mental Health
Function:
The State Mental Health Commission appoints the department director; advises the director on all phases of Department practices; advises the director in initiation, approval, and guidance of research projects and distribution of research funds; and assists the director in establishing, maintaining and reviewing plans, practices, rules and regulations, facilities, programs and services operated, funded or licensed by the Department.
Subcommittees: Legislative Committee Quarterly Budget and Finance Committee Nominating Committee
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 12 meetings
Location of meetings: Jefferson City; other varying locations
Duration of meetings: 6 hours
Preparation time for meetings: 1 to 10 hours
Total time commitment: 10 to 15 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 7
Appointed members: 7
Term length: 4 years
Compensation: Members receive a per diem not to exceed $100 per each day devoted to the affairs of the board.
Member Requirements: 1 member must be a physician recognized as an expert in the treatment of mental illness; 1 must be a physician recognized as an expert in the evaluation or habilitation of the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled; 1 must be a representative of groups who are consumers or families of consumers interested in the services provided by the department in the treatment of mental illness; 1 must be a representative of groups who are consumers or families of consumers interested in services provided by the department in the habilitation of the mentally retarded; 1 must be a person recognized for his or her expertise in general business matters and procedures; 1 must be a person recognized for his interest and expertise in dealing with alcohol and drug abuse; and 1 must be a person recognized for his interest or expertise in community mental health services
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes