Missouri Women's Council
PO Box 1684
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-0810
Fax: (573) 522-5005
Email: wcouncil@ded.mo.gov
Website: http://www.womenscouncil.org/
Director: Lisa Althoff
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 186.007
Department: Economic Development
Mission:
The Missouri Women's Council provides leadership to bring the changes necessary to achieve economic equality for women. Their vision is to see Missouri women achieving their full potential.
Function:
The Missouri Women's Council promotes and increases women's economic and employment opportunities through education and training; occupational mobility; non-traditional careers; promoting women in small business; access to managerial jobs; and support service for families, such as child care.
Subcommittees: Project Management Committee Marketing Committee Foundation Committee
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 4 meetings; 4 committee meetings
Location of meetings: Jefferson City, Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, or Lake of the Ozarks
Duration of meetings: 2 days
Preparation time for meetings: 1 hour
Total time commitment: 4 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 15
Appointed members: 11
Term length: 3 years
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 1 member is designated chair by the Governor; 2 members must be members of the House of Representatives; 2 members must be members of the Senate
Political Requirements: Yes - not more than 6 members appointed by the Governor may be members of the same political party
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes