Missouri Cybersecurity Commission

, MO

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Details on Board or Commission

Authority: Chapter 650.125

Department: Public Safety

Mission: The commission shall have as its purpose identifying risk to and vulnerability of the state and critical infrastructure with regard to cyber attacks of any nature from within or outside the United States and advising the governor on such matters.

Function: (1) Advise the governor on the state of cybersecurity in the state of Missouri; (2) Solicit data from state agencies, political subdivisions of the state, public institutions of higher education, and public schools relating to cybersecurity; (3) Make recommendations to reduce the state's risk of cyber attack and to identify best practices for the state to work offensively against cyber threats.

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Number of meetings: The commission shall meet at least quarterly and at such other times as the chair deems necessary.

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Details on Members

Total members: 13

Appointed members: 8

Term length: Appointed members of the commission shall serve three-year terms, except that of the initial appointments made by the governor, three shall be for one-year terms, three shall be for two-year terms, and three shall be for three-year terms. No appointed member of the commission shall serve more than six years total. Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

Compensation: The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of the members' official duties.

Member Requirements: a person shall have demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity or experience in a field that directly correlates to a need of the state relating to cyber defense. The membership of the commission shall reflect both private sector and public sector expertise and experience in cybersecurity.

Political Requirements: No more than five of the nine members appointed by the governor shall be of the same political party.

Geographic Requirements: one from each congressional district

Senate Consent Required: Yes