Unmarked Human Burial Consultation - PUB1266

Statute/Authority

Section 194.406 - 194.410, RSMo

Number of Members

7, of which 6 are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.

Membership Composition

2 members must be archaeologists or skeletal analysts; 2 must be Native Americans of tribes recognized by the U.S. government; 1 must be a non-Native American minority; 1 must be a public member; and the State Historic Preservation Officer as Chair. Member shall be residents of the State of Missouri.

Terms

3 years and until their successors are selected and qualified.

Political Affiliation

No political affiliation required.

Compensation

Reasonable and necessary expenses.

Geographic Consideration

No geographic affiliation required.

Responsibilities of the Commission/ Members

The UHBCC, in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer, determines proper disposition of human remains; considers requests by professional archaeologists for extensions of research time; and considers requests for methods of dating human remains.

Frequency of Meetings and Location(s)

3-4 meetings per year, Jefferson City and elsewhere around the state.

Time Expended by Commissioners for Meetings and Preparation Thereof

Meetings 9 - 3 (6 hours); Preparation/Review of Material (2 hours) = 8 hours per meeting.

Requirements for Inclusion of Items on Agenda

Submittal to Staff Contact and/or Staff Assistant no less then 30 days in advance of meeting.

Public Comment Opportunities at Meetings

Comment allowed at each meeting, or anytime by phone, letter or e-mail.

Contacts

Staff Contact

Judith Deel, State Historic Preservation Office, P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City MO 65102; 573-751-7862

Staff Assistant

Cathy Sala, State Historic Preservation Office, P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City MO 65102; 573-751-7860

AGO Contact

Kara Valentine, P.O. Box 899, Jefferson City MO 65102; 573-751-3321