Mississippi River Parkway Commission
Missouri Department of Transportation
PO Box 270
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-4606
Fax: (573) 522-1973
Website: http://www.mississippiriverinfo.com/
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 226.445
Department: Transportation
Mission:
The Mississippi River Parkway Commission is a multistate organization which works collectively to preserve, promote and enhance the scenic, historic and recreational resources of the Mississippi River, to foster economic growth in the corridor and to develop the national, scenic and historic parkway known as the Great River Road.
Function:
The Mississippi River Parkway Commission coordinates efforts to encourage highway improvements, recreational trails, bikeways, scenic overlooks, and historic preservation along the Mississippi River. It coordinates domestic and international marketing, enhances economic development and promotes resource awareness.
Subcommittees: Transportation Committee Finance and Fundraising Committee MRPC/MRC Marketing Collaboration Committee Culture and Heritage Committee Legislative Committee Environment, Recreation and Agriculture Committee By-Laws Committee Nominating Committee Resolutions Committee Awards Committee Communications and Public Relations Committee Executive Committee Board of Directors
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 2 national meetings; up to 4 state meetings (quarterly)
Location of meetings: national meetings, any of the 10 Mississippi River states or Ontario; state meetings, sites near the Mississippi River
Duration of meetings: annual national meeting, 3 days; midwinter national meeting, 2 days; quarterly state meetings, 0.5 days
Preparation time for meetings: 1 to 5 days
Total time commitment: 4 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 15
Appointed members: 5
Term length: 5 years (6 members are ex-officio members and term length does not apply)
Compensation: Members appointed by the Governor receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses as appropriations allow.
Member Requirements: All members must have association with and interest in the Mississippi River; 5 members are appointed by the Governor; 2 members must be Senators; and 2 members must be Representatives
Political Requirements: Yes, members from the House of Representative may not be members of the same political party; members from the Senate may not be members of the same political party; not more than 3 members appointed by the Governor may be members of the same political party
Geographic Requirements: Yes, all members, other than legislative members, shall reside in counties which are adjacent to the Mississippi River. To the extent practicable, legislative members shall represent counties which are adjacent to the Mississippi River.
Senate Consent Required: Yes