Missouri 911 Service Board

PO Box 749
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573)-522-3007
Fax: (573)-751-5399

Email: 911courses@dps.mo.gov
Website: http://dps.mo.gov/dir/programs/ohs/911Advisory.php

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 650.330

Department: Public Safety

Mission: To assist the governor and general assembly in collecting and disseminating information related to the use of a universal emergency telephone number.

Function: Reviews existing and proposed legislation; provides recommendations for model systems considered in preparing a model 911 service plan; and provides requested mediation services to political subdivisions involved in 911 jurisdictional disputes.

SubCommittees: Legislative, Professional Standards, Technical, and Education/Outreach

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: Four (quarterly)

Location of meetings: Various locations

Duration of meetings: 1-2 hours

Preparation time for meetings: N/A

Total time commitment: To be determined

Details on Members

Total members: 15

Appointed members: 15

Term length: Four years

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: The committee for 911 service oversight consists of 16 members, one of which is chosen from the Department of Public Safety and serves as chair of the committee; one member chosen to represent an association domiciled in this state whose primary interest relates to counties; one member chosen to represent the Missouri public service commission; one member chosen to represent emergency medical services; one member chosen to represent an association with a chapter domiciled in this state whose primary interest relates to a national emergency number; one member chosen to represent an association whose primary interest relates to issues pertaining to fire chiefs; one member chosen to represent an association with a chapter domiciled in this state whose primary interest relates to issues pertaining to public safety communications officers; one member chosen to represent an association whose primary interest relates to issues pertaining to police chiefs; one member chosen to represent a league or association domiciled in this state whose primary interest relates to issues pertaining to municipalities; one member chosen to represent an association domiciled in this state whose primary interest relates to issues pertaining to sheriffs; one member chosen to represent 911 service providers in counties of the second, third and fourth classification; one member chosen to represent 911 service providers in counties of the first classification, with and without charter forms of government, and cities not within a county; one member chosen to represent telecommunications service providers with at least one hundred thousand access lines located within Missouri; one member chosen to represent telecommunications service providers with less than one hundred thousand access lines located within Missouri; one member chosen to represent a professional association of physicians who conduct with emergency care; and one member chosen to represent the general public of Missouri who represents an association whose primary interest relates to education and training, including that of 911, police and fire dispatchers.

Political Requirements: No

Geographic Requirements: No

Senate Consent Required: Yes