General Organization

PURPOSE: This rule describes the general organization of the commission and the methods and procedures people may use to obtain information about the commission, as required by section 536.023, RSMo. (1) The Missouri Ethics Commission was created by section 105.955, RSMo. Section 105.955.14, RSMo sets forth the commission’s duties and responsibilities relevant to the impartial and effective enforcement of sections 105.450 to 105.498 and Chapter 130, RSMo. (2) The commission consists of six (6) members. Not more than three (3) members of the commission shall be members of the same political party, nor shall more than one (1) member be from any one United States congressional district. All members shall be appointed by the governor without compensation. The commission shall biannually elect one (1) of its members as chairperson of the commission. (3) The commission shall appoint an executive director who shall serve subject to the supervision of and the pleasure of the commission, but in no event for more than six (6) years. The executive director shall be responsible for the administrative operations of the commission and perform such other duties as may be delegated or assigned to him/her by law or by rule of the commission. The executive director shall employ staff and retain such contract services as s/he deems necessary, within the limits authorized by appropriations of the general assembly. (4) The general public may obtain information about the commission or make submissions to the commission at the commission’s offices in Jefferson City, Missouri. (5) The commission holds periodic meetings, a part of which are open to the public, in Jefferson City or in other cities as designated by the commission. Notice of these meetings appear at the commission’s offices or by mail to persons requesting this notice. AUTHORITY: section 105.955.14(7), RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed March 24, 1997, effective Sept. 30, 1997. Amended: Filed Sept. 4, 2007, effective Feb. 29, 2008. *Original authority: 105.955, RSMo 1991, amended 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999.