State Soil and Water Districts Commission
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-4932
Fax: (573) 526-3508
Email: bill.wilson@dnr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swcp/meetings.htm
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 278.080
Department: Natural Resources
Mission:
The Missouri Soil and Water Districts Commission formulates policies and general programs for the saving of Missouri soil and water by the soil and water conservation districts.
Function:
The Missouri Soil and Water Districts Commission formulates policies and general programs for soil and water conservation; receives and allocates or otherwise expends for the use of the soil and water conservation districts any funds appropriated by the legislature of this state for the use or benefit of such districts, including a soil and water conservation cost-share program; receives and properly conveys to the soil and water conservation districts any other form of aid extended to such districts by any other agency of this state;establishes rules and procedures for establishment and dis-establishment of districts;establishes rules for electing boards of supervisors; provides any assistance to districts as the commission may determine is appropriate for the saving of soil and water;promulgates rules and regulations.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 6 meetings
Location of meetings: varying locations
Duration of meetings: 4 - 6 hours
Preparation time for meetings: 4 hours
Total time commitment: 8 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 10
Appointed members: 6
Term length: 3 years
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 6 members must be farmers; and 4 ex-officio members are the Dean of College of Agriculture, Univ. of Missouri; and Director of Department of Agriculture; Director of Department of Natural Resources and the Director of Department of Conservation.
Political Requirements: yes, not more than four of the farmer members shall be from the same political party
Geographic Requirements: 3 farmer members must reside north of the Missouri River and 3 farmer members must reside south of the Missouri River; no more than one farmer member may come from a single state senatorial district
Senate Consent Required: Yes