23 CSR 10-1.010
Organization and Methods of Operation
PURPOSE: This rule describes the organization and methods of
operation of the office of the adjutant general.
(1) The office of the adjutant general is provided for in Article
III, Section 46 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri.
Detailed implementation is given in Chapter 41, RSMo 1986.
(2) Under the Omnibus State Reorganization Act of 1974,
the office of the adjutant general was transferred to the
Department of Public Safety (see section 650.005, RSMo 1986)
(3) The adjutant general is appointed by the governor, by and
with the advice and consent of the senate and will hold a rank
as designated by the governor.
(4) The mission of the office of the adjutant general is
to supervise all matters pertaining to the functioning and
responsibilities of the state militia and through the State
Emergency Management Agency, a division, the preparation of
plans to prepare against natural disasters and other situations
and to provide assistance following the events.
(5) The state militia is organized to conform as nearly as practical
to the armed forces of the United States and the National Guard
Elements of the organized militia are designated as elements
of the National Guard of the United States as provided for by
32 USC.
(6) Any person desiring information or assistance on any
matter falling within the jurisdiction of the office of the
adjutant general should contact the Adjutant General, 2302
Militia Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101-1203, (573) 638-9500.
AUTHORITY: section 536.023, RSMo Supp. 1999.* This rule
originally filed as 11 CSR 10-1.010. Original rule filed Dec. 16, 1975,
effective Dec. 29, 1975. Amended: Filed July 20, 2000, effective Jan.
30, 2001. Moved to 23 CSR 10-1.010, effective Dec. 8, 2022.
*Original authority: 536.023, RSMo 1975, amended 1976, 1997.