Missouri Commission on Human Rights

PO Box 1129
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1129

Phone: (573)-751-3325
Fax: (573)-751-2905

Email: mchr@labor.mo.gov
Website: http://www.labor.mo.gov/discrimination/

Director: Shannon Thompson - Acting Director

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 213.020

Department: Labor and Industrial Relations

Mission: To encourage fair treatment for, foster mutual understanding and respect among, and discourage discrimination against groups protected by the Missouri Human Rights Act and their members.

Function: The Missouri Commission on Human Rights investigates, conciliates, holds public hearings, and litigates complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, and places of public accommodations; it also provides education, training, and technical assistance to the public.

SubCommittees:

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: Periodic; typically quarterly, with special or committee meetings as needed

Location of meetings: Varying locations

Duration of meetings: 2 to 4 hours per meeting

Preparation time for meetings: 3 hours per meeting

Total time commitment: 10 hours per meeting, including travel

Details on Members

Total members: 11

Appointed members: 11

Term length: 6 years

Compensation: Members receive a per diem when serving as a member of a panel to hear complaints involving alleged discriminatory practices; members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: None

Political Requirements: Yes, not more than 6 members may be members of the same political party

Geographic Requirements: Yes, members represent each congressional district

Senate Consent Required: Yes

Members

Mr. Antonio "Tony" Maldonado(I)
1st Congressional District
Florissant
Term begins: Apr 21, 2022
Term expires: Apr 1, 2025

Vacant Slot
2nd Congressional District

Mr. Paul Stephen Buckley(R)
3rd Congressional District
Four Seasons
Term begins: Aug 23, 2024
Term expires: Apr 1, 2026

Vacant Slot
4th Congressional District

Vacant Slot
5th Congressional District

Vacant Slot
6th Congressional District

Vacant Slot
7th Congressional District

Ms. Brittney Southworth(I)
8th Congressional District
Farmington
Term begins: Jun 1, 2023
Term expires: Apr 1, 2025

Mr. Chris Slinkard(R)
At Large Member 1
Diamond
Term begins: Aug 23, 2024
Term expires: Apr 1, 2028

Vacant Slot
At Large Member 2

Vacant Slot
At Large Member 3