Missouri Community Service Commission
770 Truman State Office Bldg.
PO Box 118
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-7488
Fax: (573) 526-0463
Email: mcsc@ded.mo.gov
Website: http://www.movolunteers.org
Director: Linda Thompson
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 26.607
Department: Economic Development
Mission:
The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) connects Missourians of all ages and backgrounds in an effort to improve unmet community needs through direct and tangible service. The MCSC serves as the administrator for AmeriCorps*State funding in Missouri by awarding monetary grants and providing technical assistance and support.
Function:
The Missouri Community Service Commission effects and administers the National and Community Service Act of 1993, and strives to make service and volunteerism a common expectation of all Missourians, with a special concentration on youth.
Subcommittees: Executive Committee, Program Committee, Service and Development Committee, Public Relations Committee
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: at least 4 meetings
Location of meetings: varying locations
Duration of meetings: generally 7 hours; special meetings have lasted one and a half days
Total time commitment: 28 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 25
Appointed members: 19
Term length: 3 years (there can be between 15-25 members, currently there are 17)
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: Member slots include a representative of local government; the Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; an individual with experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in service and volunteerism; a representative of a national service program; an individual with expertise in the educational, training, and development needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth; or an individual between the ages of 16 and 25 years who is a participant in or supervisor of a service program for school age youth, or a campus-based or national service program.
Political Requirements: yes, not more than 12 of the 22 voting members may be members of the same political party
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes