1. There is hereby created a department of conservation to be headed by a conservation commission of four members appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, not more than two of whom shall be of the same political party. The members shall have the qualifications, serve the terms and receive the expense reimbursement provided in Article IV, Constitution of Missouri. The commission shall appoint a director of the department of conservation who with its approval shall appoint assistants and other employees.

2. All the powers, duties and functions of the conservation commission, chapters 252, 254, and others, are transferred by type I transfer to the department of conservation.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 252.002

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
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