Missouri Family Trust Board of Trustees

PO Box 7629
Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: (573)-256-5055
Phone 2: (877)-239-8055
Fax: (573)-303-5866

Email: mftbt@midwestspecialneedstrust.org
Website: http://www.midwestspecialneedstrust.org

Director: Bianca Farr - Executive Director

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 402.201

Department: Mental Health

Mission: The Missouri Family Trust Board of Trustees is designed to provide persons with a mental and/or physical disability a better quality of life, from funds received through the trust without endangering governmental entitlements for which they are or may become eligible.

Function: The Missouri Family Trust Board of Trustees reviews and approves all governing policy of the Missouri Family Trust.

SubCommittees: Legal Review Committee; Investment Committee; Distribution Committee

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: Four meetings; committee meetings as needed.

Location of meetings: Columbia

Duration of meetings: 4 hours

Preparation time for meetings: Varies

Total time commitment: 4 to 12 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 9

Appointed members: 9

Term length: 3 years

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: 3 members who have a family member with a disability are selected from a panel of 5 submitted by the Missouri Advisory Council for Comprehensive Psychiatric Services; 3 members who have a family member with a disability are selected from a panel submitted by the Missouri Advisory Council on Developmental Disabilities; and 3 members must have expertise in general business matters

Political Requirements: No

Geographic Requirements: No

Senate Consent Required: Yes