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