2011 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XVI CONSERVATION, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 260 Environmental Control
Section 260.345. Solid waste advisory board, members--qualifications--duties and powers--removal of board member for failure to attend meetings, when.

260.345. A state "Solid Waste Advisory Board" is created within the department of natural resources. The advisory board shall be composed of the chairman of the executive board of each of the solid waste management districts and other members as provided in this section. Up to five additional members shall be appointed by the director of which two members shall represent the solid waste management industry and have an economic interest in or activity with any solid waste facility or operation, one member may represent the solid waste composting or recycling industry businesses, and the remaining members shall be public members who have demonstrated interest in solid waste management issues and shall have no economic interest in or activity with any solid waste facility or operation but may own stock in a publicly traded corporation which may be involved in waste management as long as such holdings are not substantial. The advisory board shall advise the department regarding:

(1) The efficacy of its technical assistance program;

(2) Solid waste management problems experienced by solid waste management districts;

(3) The effects of proposed rules and regulations upon solid waste management within the districts;

(4) Criteria to be used in awarding grants pursuant to section 260.335;

(5) Waste management issues pertinent to the districts;

(6) The development of improved methods of solid waste minimization, recycling and resource recovery; and

(7) Such other matters as the advisory board may determine.

(L. 1990 S.B. 530, A.L. 1995 S.B. 60 & 112, A.L. 2005 S.B. 225)

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