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Dam and Reservoir Safety Council

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Missouri Geological Survey

Director: Carey Bridges, RG

Statute/Authority

236.410

Council Structure

Number of Members

7

Number of Members Appointed by the Governor

7

Legislative Approval

Senate confirmation is required.

Membership Composition

The members of the council shall have a background of academic training or professional experience directly related to the design of dams and reservoirs. At least two members of the council shall be professional engineers registered in the state of Missouri, one of whom shall represent the general public; at least one member shall be an engineering geologist; at least one member, in addition to the professional engineer, shall be a representative of the general public; two members shall be from industry, one of whom shall be earthmoving contractors; and one member shall be the owner of a dam or reservoir. Of the seven members, three shall be from each of the three United States congressional districts in this state with the highest number of dams.

Political Affiliation

No more than four members from the same political party.

Geographic Consideration

Of the seven members, three shall be from each of the three United States congressional districts in this state with the highest number of dams.

Terms

Two-year terms

Member Responsibilities and Compensation

Responsibilities of Members

Adopt and amend technological guidelines, standard guidelines, rules and regulations applicable to permits, the design, construction, maintenance, operation, alteration, repair, enlargement, reduction, removal or natural physical changes that may occur to a dam or reservoir pursuant to Chapter 536, RSMo.

Compensation

Actual travel and necessary expenses.

Frequency of Meetings and Location(s)

Quarterly, meetings are held at the Missouri Geological Survey’s Mozarkite Conference Room, 1251 Gale Drive, Rolla, Mo.

Time Expended for Meetings and Preparation Thereof

Meetings 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (5 hours); Preparation/Review of Material (4 hours); 9 hours quarterly.

Requirements for Including Items on Agenda

Submit to Staff Assistant at least two business days prior to the meeting for inclusion on the agenda.

Public Comment Opportunities at Meetings

Time is given at quarterly meetings for public comment.

Contacts

Staff Contact

Ryan Stack, P.E., Chief Engineer
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Missouri Geological Survey
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO 65402
573-368-8837

Staff Assistant Contact

Cara Blevins
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Missouri Geological Survey
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO 65402
573-368-2175

Attorney General Office Contact

Tim Dugan
Missouri Attorney General's Office
P.O. Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0899
573-751-3321

Nothing in this document may be used to implement any enforcement action or levy any penalty unless promulgated by rule under chapter 536 or authorized by statute.

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