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: Dr. Alisa Warren - Executive 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
Mr. Al Li(I)
2nd Congressional District
Saint Louis
Term begins: Jun 13, 2023
Term expires: Apr 1, 2027
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
Ms. Donna Lynn Birks(D)
5th Congressional District
Kansas City
Term begins: Feb 12, 2013
Term expires: Apr 1, 2018
Vacant Slot
6th Congressional District
Ms. Jade Jump(R)
7th Congressional District
Clever
Term begins: Jan 2, 2018
Term expires: Apr 1, 2023
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