Office of the Governor
Jul 25, 2011
Governor
Capitol Building, Room 216
P.O. Box 720
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
573/751-3222
governor.mo.gov
The chief executive officer of the state of Missouri must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 15 years or longer and a resident of Missouri for at least 10 years before being elected governor.
The governor is elected to a four-year term during the same year as a presidential election and may seek re-election to a second four-year term. No person may hold the office for more than two terms.
The governor appoints the members of all boards and commissions, the heads of all departments in state government and all vacancies in public offices unless otherwise provided by law. The board members of Missouri’s state universities and colleges are appointed by the governor. The governor also selects the members of the Supreme and Appellate Courts of Missouri from names submitted by the State Judicial Commissions in addition to numerous other appointments.
The governor addresses the General Assembly on the state of government and recommends changes or other actions to be taken. A budget is submitted by the governor to the General Assembly within 30 days after the assembly convenes. The budget contains the governor’s estimates of available state revenues and an itemized plan for proposed expenditures.
All bills passed by both houses of the legislature, except those referred to a vote of the people, are submitted to the governor for his consideration. The governor may either approve a bill, making it law, or return it to the legislature with his objections.
The governor performs many other duties assigned by constitution, statute or custom. The governor also has the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons, but this does not include the power to parole.
In addition to his other duties, the governor is a member of a number of boards and commissions, such as the Board of Public Buildings and State Board of Fund Commissioners.
Moreover, the governor is commander-in-chief of the state’s militia, the Missouri National Guard.
Workplace Injuries
Jul 20, 2011
General Information for Injured Workers in Missouri
If you are injured on the job or have been exposed to occupational disease in the course and scope of your employment, the Missouri Workers’ Compensation law provides some relief from the financial strain of being injured and/or unable to return to work.
Learn more about resources available for injured workers.
When a work place injury occurs the injured worker is required to report that injury to his or her employer as soon as possible. Find information about reporting your injury.
If you’re an employee who has been injured at work and you have not received the medical treatment or compensation you are entitled to under Missouri’s Workers’ Compensation law, you or your attorney may file a Claim for Compensation to request our assistance in the collection of your benefits.
Does your Employer have Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
Report workers’ compensation fraud being committed by an employee, employer or insurance company.
Are you covered? In the state of Missouri, any employer with five or more employees and any employer in the construction industry with one or more employees is required to maintain workers’ compensation coverage for its employees. Follow a two step process to check if your employer has Workers’ Compensation Coverage.
Check if your employer has workers’ compensation coverage.
Agriculture
Jul 19, 2011
Below is information intended for agricultural consumers. If you are a producer, please visit the Missouri Business Portal or the Department of Agriculture’s website.
Local Foods
Are you looking to experience the best of direct-to-consumer agriculture in Missouri? From juicy, ripe cantaloupe and dazzling greenhouse perennials to tasty pastries and delightful scented candles to a home-grown cornucopia at the farmers’ market and down-home hospitality of bed and breakfasts, AgriMissouri is your one-stop source for local foods all the excitement Missouri agriculture has to offer.
Agritourism
Take a trip to the Missouri State Fair and be entertained by the best show-offs in the state from livestock to competitive exhibitors.
Seller Directories
Browse or search our seller directories to locate agricultural products for sale near you and beyond.
Environmental Conservation
Jul 19, 2011
Preserving Our Resources
The State of Missouri works with Missouri’s citizens to protect our natural resources and ensure future generations can enjoy them.
Land and Water Care
The Missouri Department of Conservation offers conservation and habitat preservation resources and assistance for Missourians from all areas.
Resources by Topic
Soil and Water Conservation
The Department of Natural Resources’ Soil and Water Conservation Program provides financial incentives to landowners to implement conservation practices that help prevent soil erosion and protect water resources. The program is dedicated to conserve the productivity of Missouri’s working lands.
Protecting Our Natural Resources
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources provides a range of services to help Missouri citizens, communities and businesses protect and improve the air, land and water resources we all share.
Report an Environmental Concern
If you are involved in or witness an environmental emergency, please call the Missouri Department of Natural Resources at 573-634-2436 or submit a report online.
Invasive Species
Species that come from a distant region or another continent can become invasive. Please do what you can to control invasive species when you landscape, farm, hunt, fish, camp or explore nature. Invasive species and their seeds can travel on tires, clothes, in bait buckets and firewood.
Endangered Species
All living things are part of a complex, delicately balanced network of ecosystems. Species are going extinct at an alarming rate worldwide, forever weakening the fabric of natural communities and ecosystems. These dramatic declines in species are due primarily to the intensive human use – and abuse – of their habitats.
Professional Registration & Licensing
Jul 18, 2011
The Division of Professional Registration supports 41 professional licensing boards and commissions responsible for licensing and regulating the activities of Missouri professionals. The boards and commissions process applications, administer examinations, and, when warranted – conduct investigations into
possible professional misconduct, which may result in disciplinary action against the practitioner. visit the Professional Registration website.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
If you are interested in applying for an appointment to one of Missouri’s boards and commissions visit the Office of Boards and Commissions website for more information.
Workplace Issues
Jul 18, 2011
Discrimination
In Missouri, discrimination under the Missouri Human Rights Act is prohibited in employment, housing, and places of public accommodation.
Wages
Prevailing Wages
Missouri’s Prevailing Wage Law establishes a minimum wage rate that must be paid to workers on public works construction projects in Missouri, such as bridges, roads and government buildings. The prevailing wage rate differs by county and for different types of work.
Youth Employment
Laws exist to ensure that youth are safe and healthy while on the job. Missouri’s Child Labor Law protects workers under the age of 16. Youth who are 14 or 15 generally are permitted to work, but require a work certificate or work permit before doing so. Youth under 14 are generally not allowed to be employed. Learn more about youth employment.
Workplace Safety
Free and confidential on-site safety and health consultations are available to help Missouri employers comply with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Review documentation of the Missouri Workers’ Safety Program as well as information about Mine and Cave Safety and Health.
Job Seekers
Jul 18, 2011
Find a Job in Missouri
Jobs.mo.gov is the premier source for all resources relating to employment in Missouri.
- Search for job openings based upon your individual qualifications.
- View electronic Job Orders and referral information for job openings whose qualifications you meet.
- Search new Job Orders added daily.
- Create an electronic Job Seeker Summary that is searchable by Missouri employers.
Get a Job with the State of Missouri
Visit our State Employment Resources page to begin your career with the State of Missouri. Here you will find:
- MO Careers
- Browse State Employment Opportunities,
- Learn How to Apply,
- View State Benefits,
- And more.
- Additional State job resources and information
- Individual Agency Job Listings
Career Resources
The National Career Readiness Certificate
The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) increases Missouri’s economic competitiveness by connecting Missouri businesses with skilled workers who demonstrate proficiency in basic workplace readiness.
The Missouri Career Guide
The Missouri Career Guide guide provides information and data to assist students in making informed career choices. It also helps job seekers of all ages to identify education and skills-development resources and to improve their job-hunting and interviewing skills.
Job Outlook and Career Grades
What are the hot jobs today and of the future? See what level of education will likely be needed for jobs having better than average outlook through the year 2018, plus how much the occupations typically pay in Missouri. Check the Job Outlook and Career Grades to answer these questions.
Professional Training
Training programs are available to help workers, unemployed workers and employers in further their skills and practice safe working practices. Find a training program.
