Board of Geologist Registration
3605 Missouri Boulevard
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 526-7625
Fax: (573) 526-0661
Email: geology@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov/geologists
Director: Pamela Groose
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 256.459
Department: Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
Mission:
Missouri Board of Geologist Registration protects the public from incompetence, misconduct, gross negligence, fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty; licenses only "qualified" professionals by examination and evaluation of minimum competency; enforces standards by implementing legislation and administrative rules; and encourages development and partnerships with existing small businesses.
Function:
Missouri Board of Geologist Registration prepares, administers, and grades or supervises preparation, administration and grading of exams; issues and re-issues certificates of registration, promulgates by rule a code of conduct; suspends, revokes or imposes sanctions on geologists violating the code of conduct; develops a seal; enters into reciprocal agreements; and sets fees.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 4
Location of meetings: 3 meetings in Jefferson City, 1 meeting at a university
Duration of meetings: 3 and 1/2 hours
Preparation time for meetings: 4 hours
Total time commitment: 2 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 8
Appointed members: 7
Term length: 3 years
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses. Members receive a per diem not to exceed $70.00 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board.
Member Requirements: 5 must be registered geologists, 4 of which must represent different geologic specialties; and 1 of whom must be a state, city, or county employee; 2 members shall be public members. The State Geologist serves as an "ex offico" non-voting member.
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes