Governor's Council on Disability
Truman State Office Building; 301 West High Street, Room 620
PO Box 1668
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1668
Phone:
(573)-751-2600
Phone 2: (800)-877-8249
Fax:
(573)-526-4109
Email:
gcd@oa.mo.gov
Website:
https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/
Director: Claudia Browner - Executive Director
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 37.735
Department:
Office of Administration
Mission:
The Governor’s Council on Disability’s mission is to provide leadership and support so people with disabilities achieve inclusion and independence.
The Governor's Council on Disability (GCD) works to promote employment of people with disabilities and create a climate in which all Missourians with and without disabilities have equal opportunity for full participation in all aspects of community life.
The GCD raises awareness and provides education to reduce stereotypes and promote full community inclusion of people with disabilities. The GCD represents the needs, issues, and concerns of people with all types of disabilities in the formation of public policy and delivery of services.
Function:
The Governor's Council on Disability's serves as a government advisory council to promote full participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. The GCD makes persons with disabilities aware of their rights and opportunities; increases employment opportunities for job seekers with disabilities; and expands access to equal and full participation for all individuals with any type of disability in their communities at local, state, and federal levels.
SubCommittees:
Executive, Advocacy, and Programs Committees
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
4 meetings
Location of meetings:
Jefferson City
Duration of meetings:
1 day
Preparation time for meetings:
1 to 2 hours
Total time commitment:
40+ hours annually
Details on Members
Total members:
21
Appointed members:
21
Term length:
Four years; 1 reappointment allowed
Compensation:
Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements:
The majority of the council shall be comprised of people with disabilities; others must include individuals with a family member with disabilities or advocates for disability issues; all members must be knowledgeable about disability-related issues and have demonstrated a commitment to full participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. The Governor appoints all members of the Council. The Council Chairperson must be confirmed by the Senate.
Political Requirements:
no
Geographic Requirements:
yes, members must represent each congressional district
Senate Consent Required:
No
Members
Mr. Ronald L. Hack
Chair
Sunset Hills
Term begins: Mar 21, 2023
Term expires: Oct 1, 2023
Vacant Slot
1st Congressional District
Vacant Slot
2nd Congressional District
Mr. Andrew J. Sartorius
3rd Congressional District
Jefferson City
Term begins: Jul 9, 2019
Term expires: Oct 1, 2021
Ms. Lesia Shelton
4th Congressional District
Buffalo
Term begins: Jul 1, 2019
Term expires: Oct 1, 2022
Vacant Slot
5th Congressional District
Mr. Charles Comstock
6th Congressional District
Kirksville
Term begins: Jul 29, 2010
Term expires: Oct 1, 2013
Mr. Raymond Howard (Chip) Hailey II
7th Congressional District
Joplin
Term begins: Apr 6, 2021
Term expires: Oct 1, 2023
Rosemary Hendon
8th Congressional District
West Plains
Term begins: Jan 6, 2017
Term expires: Oct 1, 2017
Vacant Slot
Member 1
Mr. Robert E. Wallace
Member 2
Town And Country
Term begins: May 10, 2010
Term expires: Oct 1, 2010
Mr. Earl Wayne Crawford
Member 3
Marshall
Term begins: Mar 15, 2021
Term expires: Oct 1, 2021
Katie M Jones
Member 4
St. Peters
Term begins: Oct 27, 2017
Term expires: Oct 1, 2021
Ms. Betty Davidson
Member 5
St. Louis
Term begins: Nov 16, 2009
Term expires: Oct 1, 2011
Vacant Slot
Member 6
Mrs. Stacey Elster
Member 7
Wildwood
Term begins: Mar 15, 2024
Term expires: Oct 1, 2027
Ms. Susan Orton
Member 8
St. Louis
Term begins: Jul 19, 2005
Term expires: Oct 1, 2005
Vacant Slot
Member 9
Vacant Slot
Member 10
Mr. Elijah R Mayfield
Member 11
Jefferson City
Term begins: Mar 14, 2018
Term expires: Oct 1, 2021
Ms. Kim Lackey
Member 12
St. Louis
Term begins: Jul 9, 2019
Term expires: Oct 1, 2022