1. The governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor constitute the board of public buildings. The governor is chairman and the lieutenant governor, secretary. The speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate shall serve as ex officio members of the board but shall not have the power to vote. The board shall constitute a body corporate and politic. Except as provided under section 8.007, the board has general supervision and charge of the public property of the state at the seat of government, including the building located at 105 West Capitol Avenue in Jefferson City, and other duties imposed on it by law.

2. The commissioner of administration shall provide staff support to the board.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 8.010

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Property: includes real and personal property. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
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