2009 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 192 Department of Health and Senior Services
192.745. Advisory council established--members--terms--appointment--meetings--expenses--chairman

192.745. 1. The "Missouri Head Injury Advisory Council" is hereby established as created by executive order of the governor on March 5, 1985. The council shall consist of twenty-five members. The members of the council that are serving on August 13, 1986, shall continue serving on the following basis: the two members of the council who are members of the house of representatives and appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives shall serve for the remainder of their terms; the two members of the council who are members of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate shall serve for the remainder of their terms; and the remaining twenty-one members shall determine by lot which seven are to have a one-year term, which seven are to have a two-year term, and which seven are to have a three-year term. Thereafter, the successors to each of these twenty-one members shall serve a three-year term and until the member's successor is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. In addition, two members who are members of the house of representatives shall be appointed by the speaker of the house and two members who are members of the senate shall be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. The members appointed by the governor shall represent people with head injuries, relatives of persons with head injuries, proprietary schools as defined in section 173.600, RSMo, professional groups, health institutions, or private industry and state agencies which administer programs regarding mental health, education, public health, public safety, insurance, and Medicaid. The appointment of individuals representing state agencies shall be conditioned on their continued employment with their respective agencies.

2. The Missouri head injury advisory council is assigned to the division of general services in the office of administration. The office of administration shall submit estimates of requirements for appropriations on behalf of the council for the necessary staff and expenses to carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned by the council. Such staff shall consist of a director and other support staff.

3. Meetings shall be held at least every ninety days or at the call of the council chairperson, who shall be elected by the council.

4. Each member shall, subject to appropriations, be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of the member's official duties.

5. The council shall adopt written procedures to govern its activities. Staff and consultants shall be provided for the council from appropriations requested by the commissioner of the office of administration for such purpose.

6. The council shall make recommendations to the governor for developing and administering a state plan to provide services for head injured persons.

7. No member of the council may participate in or seek to influence a decision or vote of the council if the member would be directly involved with the matter or if the member would derive income from it. A violation of the prohibition contained herein shall be grounds for a person to be removed as a member of the council by the governor.

8. The council shall be advisory and shall:

(1) Promote meetings and programs for the discussion of reducing the debilitating effects of head injuries and disseminate information in cooperation with any other department, agency or entity on the prevention, evaluation, care, treatment and rehabilitation of persons affected by head injuries;

(2) Study and review current prevention, evaluation, care, treatment and rehabilitation technologies and recommend appropriate preparation, training, retraining and distribution of manpower and resources in the provision of services to head-injured persons through private and public residential facilities, day programs and other specialized services;

(3) Recommend what specific methods, means and procedures should be adopted to improve and upgrade the state's service delivery system for head-injured citizens of this state;

(4) Participate in developing and disseminating criteria and standards which may be required for future funding or licensing of facilities, day programs and other specialized services for head-injured persons in this state;

(5) Report annually to the commissioner of administration, the governor, and the general assembly on its activities, and on the results of its studies and the recommendations of the council.

9. The office of administration may accept on behalf of the council federal funds, gifts and donations from individuals, private organizations and foundations, and any other funds that may become available.

(L. 1986 H.B. 1243 § 7, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1953)