Missouri § 348.020 Authority created — powers to vest in commission — commissioners, number, appointment, qualifications.

Missouri Statutes

§ 348.020 — Authority created — powers to vest in commission — commissioners, number, appointment, qualifications.

Missouri § 348.020

Title XXIIICORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Ch. 348Authorities and Corporations for Economic and Technological Development — Small Businesses

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 348.020 (2026).

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There is hereby created, with such duties and powers as are set forth in sections 348.005 to 348.415 to carry out the provisions hereof, a body politic and corporate, an independent instrumentality exercising essential public functions, to be known as the "Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority".  The powers of the authority shall be vested in seven commissioners, who shall be residents of this state, to be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, except that the director of the department of agriculture shall serve as a member of the authority as an ex officio member.  Not more than four of the commissioners shall be of the same political party.

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There is hereby created, with such duties and powers as are set forth in sections 348.005 to 348.415 to carry out the provisions hereof, a body politic and corporate, an independent instrumentality exercising essential public functions, to be known as the "Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority". The powers of the authority shall be vested in seven commissioners, who shall be residents of this state, to be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, except that the director of the department of agriculture shall serve as a member of the authority as an ex officio member. Not more than four of the commissioners shall be of the same political party.

Legislative History

(L. 1981 H.B. 681 § 4, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1248 & 1048, A.L. 1999 H.B. 888) Effective 7-02-99 *Authority assigned to department of agriculture. See Appendix A Reorganization Plan No. 4, 1982, on file with the Secretary of State.