Veterans Services Program

PURPOSE: This rule describes the operation of the Veterans Services Program as outlined in sections 42.007 and 42.012, RSMo. (1) The executive director shall hire a Veterans Services Program director. The director shall be an honorably discharged Veteran of the United States Armed Forces. The Veterans Services Program director shall have the authority and responsibility for the planning, implementation, and operation of the Veterans Services Program. (2) The Veterans Services Program director shall hire the professional, technical, and support staff necessary to operate the Veterans Services Program. This staff shall be responsible for providing services to Veterans and their dependents in Missouri. (3) The staff assigned to the Veterans Services Program shall— (A) Perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in section 42.007.5(1), (2), (3), and (4), RSMo, as amended; (B) Exercise on behalf of the executive director the powers vested in section 42.012.2(2) and 42.012.2(5), RSMo, as amended; (C) Act as the referral agent for Veterans seeking services provided by the commission and all matters relating to the rights of Veterans and their dependents. AUTHORITY: sections 42.007 and 536.023(3), RSMo Supp. 2013, and section 42.012, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed March 22, 1990, effective June 28, 1990. Amended: Filed Jan. 7, 2009, effective July 30, 2009. Amended: Filed June 11, 2013, effective Dec. 30, 2013. *Original authority: 42.007, RSMo 1989, amended 1996, 2008, 2009; 42.012, RSMo 1989, amended 1998; and 536.023, RSMo 1975, amended 1976, 1997, 2004.