Missouri

The Commission:

• Name: Missouri Conservation Commission
• Regulatory or advisory: Regulatory
• Number of voting members: 4
• Term length: 6 years
• How selected: Appointed by Governor
• Senate confirmation required: Yes
• Selection criteria per statute: 

“There is hereby created a department of conservation to be headed by a conservation commission of four members…not more than two of whom shall be of the same political party.”

• From the Commission’s website:

“Conservation Commissioners appoint the director of MDC, serve as MDC’s policy makers, approve Wildlife Code regulations…”

The Agency:

• Name: Missouri Department of Conservation
• Type: Standalone agency
• Title of Agency Director: Director
• Selection process: Appointed by the Conservation Commission
• Mission statement from agency website: 

“To protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife resources of the state; to facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources.”

Revenues:

† Conservation Sales Tax

†† Minor Other (no single source ≥10%): Sales and Rentals, Other

Source: https://oa.mo.gov/sites/default/files/FY_2021_Conservation_Budget_Request.pdf