Missouri Alternative Fuels Commission
Office of the Director Department of Agriculture
PO Box 630
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0630
Phone: (573) 751-4211
Fax: (573) 751-1784
Email: mdadirector@mda.mo.gov
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 414.420
Department: Agriculture
Function:
The Missouri Alternative Fuels Commission promotes the development, sale, distribution, and consumption of alternative fuels and the development and use of alternative fuel vehicles and technology that will enhance the use of alternative and renewable transportation fuels and educates consumers about alternative fuel, including but not limited to ethanol and biodiesel.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 4 meetings
Location of meetings: varying locations
Duration of meetings: 2 hours
Preparation time for meetings: 2 to 4 hours
Total time commitment: 8 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 9
Appointed members: 5
Term length: 4 years
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 2 members must be members of the House of Representatives; 2 must be members of the Senate; 5 Governor's appointees may be, but are not limited to persons engaged in industries that produce alternative fuels, wholesale alternative fuels, or retail alternative fuels, and no more than two of such members shall represent an alternative fuel producer, retailer, or wholesaler
Political Requirements: yes, not more than 3 members appointed by the Governor may be members of the same political party
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes