Missouri Mining Commission
, MO
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https://dnr.mo.gov/commissions-boards-councils/mining-commission
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Natural Resources
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Details on Members
Total members:
8
Appointed members:
5
Term length:
4 years
Compensation:
All members of the commission shall serve without compensation for their duties, but shall be reimbursed for necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
Member Requirements:
The commission shall consist of the following eight persons: the state geologist, the director of the department of conservation, the director of staff of the clean water commission, and five other persons selected from the general public who are residents of Missouri and who shall have an interest in and knowledge of conservation and land reclamation, and one of whom shall in addition have training and experience in surface mining, one of whom shall in addition have training and experience in subsurface mining, but not more than two can have a direct connection with the mining industry.
Political Requirements:
Yes: No more than three of the appointed members shall belong to the same political party.
Geographic Requirements:
No
Senate Consent Required:
Yes
Members
Vacant Slot
the state geologist
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the director of the department of conservation
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the director of staff of the clean water commission
Mr. Chris Williams(R)
General Public 1 - training and experience in surface mining
Carl Junction
Term begins: Feb 23, 2023
Term expires: Jan 22, 2027
Mr. Kevin L. James(R)
General Public 2 - training and experience in subsurface mining
Salem
Term begins: Apr 20, 2023
Term expires: Apr 10, 2027
Vacant Slot
General Public 3
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General Public 4
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General Public 5