Special Health, Psychological and Social Needs of Minority Older Individuals Commission
Department of Health and Senior Services
930 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 751-6064
Fax: (573) 522-1599
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 208.533
Department: Health and Senior Services
Function:
The Governor's Commission on Special Health, Psychological and Social Needs of Minority Older Individuals studies certain needs of the state's minority older individuals and makes recommendations for program improvements and services to the governor and key legislators.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 4 meetings
Location of meetings: Jefferson City; 1 meeting in conjunction with the Missouri Institute on Minority Aging Conference
Duration of meetings: 1 to 2 days
Preparation time for meetings: 3 hours
Total time commitment: 4 to 5 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 20
Appointed members: 10
Term length: 3 years
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 1 member must be the Director of the Department of Health or designee; 1 must be the Director of the Department of Mental Health or designee; 1 must be the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee; 1 must be the Director of the Office of Minority Health and serve as co-chair; 1 must be the Director of the Division of Aging and serve as co-chair; 2 non-voting members must represent the House of Representatives; 2 non-voting members must represent the Senate; 1 non-voting member must represent the Office of the Lieutenant Governor; 10 members must currently work in the field of minority elderly health, psychological or social problems, elderly consumer advocacy, gerontology or geriatrics, social work and other related services with at least two of the members appointed being older minority individuals
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes