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Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission

301 W High Street, Room 680
PO Box 1157
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573) 526-3606
Fax: (573) 522-5005

Email: Sherry.Anderson@ded.mo.gov
Website: http://www.mmpec.ded.mo.gov/

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 041.1010

Department: Economic Development

Function:
Advise the governor and the general assembly on military issues and economic and industrial development related to military issues.

Subcommittees: Education Task Force and Quality of Life Task Force

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 4 to 6

Location of meetings: Statewide

Duration of meetings: 4 hours

Total time commitment:

Details on Members

Total members: 11

Appointed members: 5

Term length: 3 years

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: a person shall have demonstrated experience in economic development, the defense industry, military installation operation, environmental issues, finance, local government, or the use of air space for future military missions

Political Requirements: yes; no more than three appointed by the governor can be from the same political party

Geographic Requirements: no

Senate Consent Required: No

MEMBERS

Mr. Jason Hall
Department of Economic Development Designee

Mr. Michael Dunbar (R)
Member 1
Waynesville
Term begins: Apr 1, 2011
Term expires: May 27, 2011

Mr. Jeffrey Bloemker (R)
Member 2
Smithville
Term begins: Jul 25, 2007
Term expires: May 27, 2010

Mr. William James (D)
Member 3
Pleasant Hill
Term begins: Jun 1, 2011
Term expires: May 27, 2012

Mr. Joe Stanton Thompson (D)
Member 4
Higginsville
Term begins: Feb 16, 2011
Term expires: May 27, 2012

Mrs. Annette Sobel (D)
Member 5
Columbia
Term begins: Feb 16, 2011
Term expires: May 27, 2013

Representative Scott Largent
Member of the House of Representatives 1

Representative Steve Webber
Member of the House of Representatives 2

Vacant Slot
Member of the House of Representatives 2

Vacant Slot
Member of the Senate 1

Senator Will Kraus
Member of the Senate 2

Mr. Larry Kay
Missouri Veterans Commission Designee