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State Parks and Historic Sites Program fact sheet
Missouri State Parks Director: Laura Hendrickson

Statute/Authority

23 U.S. Code 206

Number of Members

Nine (the law does not mandate a specific number).

Number of Members Appointed by the Governor

None

Legislative Approval

Senate confirmation is not required.

Membership Composition

Members of the Board shall represent the various types of motorized and nonmotorized recreational trail uses in Missouri (e.g., hiking, bicycling, all-terrain vehicle, off-road motorcycling, equestrian).

Terms

Unspecified

Political Affiliation

Not a consideration

Compensation

Reasonable and necessary expenses

Geographic Consideration

None

Responsibilities of the Commission/ Members

  • Provide guidance in developing grant selection criteria.
  • Review grant applications.
  • Make grant funding recommendations to the department.

Contacts

Staff Contact

Missouri State Parks
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO, 65102-0176
573-751-3442

Frequency of Meetings and Location(s)

At least once per fiscal year in Jefferson City (date varies depending on scheduling of grant round)

Time Expended by Commissioners for Meetings and Preparation Thereof

Meetings (8 hours); Grant application review (20-25 hours); Program guidance (5 hours) for an annual total of 33-38 hours.

Requirements for Inclusion of Items on Agenda

Submit agenda items to the Staff Contact at least 24 hours before the meeting date

Public Comment Opportunities at Meetings

Meetings are publicly advertised. Members of the public wishing to address the Board at the meeting would be given an opportunity to do so

 

Nothing in this document may be used to implement any enforcement action or levy any penalty unless promulgated by rule under chapter 536 or authorized by statute.

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