Definitions

PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in section 105.711, RSMo, as amended by Senate Bill No. 1247, 92nd General Assembly (2004). (1) “Agency”—an agency of any federal, state, or local government. (2) “Agency of any federal, state, or local government”—a governmental agency located in the state of Missouri, existing under and deriving its powers from the federal or state constitution or federal or state law. (3) “Center”—a nonprofit community social services center. (4) “Licensed attorney”—a member of The Missouri Bar, including a member exempt from the payment of bar dues pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 6.01(d)(1), (2) or (3), but not including an attorney in the reduced enrollment fee category of Supreme Court Rule 6.01(j)(3). (5) “Nonprofit community social services center”—a nonprofit corporation, a benevolent corporation or an unincorporated association that provides legal services without charge to or on behalf of poor or indigent Missouri residents, that has applied for taxexempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service recognizing the organization’s tax-exempt status. AUTHORITY: section 105.711.4, RSMo Supp. 2004.* Emergency rule filed Sept. 2, 2004, effective Sept. 12, 2004, expired March 10, 2005. Original rule filed Sept. 2, 2004, effective April 30, 2005. *Original authority: 105.711, RSMo 1983, amended 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2004.