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Missouri Director of Natural Resources

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The Missouri Director of Natural Resources is a state executive position in the Missouri state government. The Director serves as head of the Department of Natural Resources.

Created July 1, 1974, the mission of the department is "to protect, preserve and enhance Missouri's natural, cultural and energy resources."[1]

Current officeholder

The current officeholder is Sara Parker Pauley. She was appointed by Gov. Jay Nixon in 2011.

Authority

The state Constitution addresses the office of the director of natural resources in Article IV, the Executive Department.

Under Article IV, Section 47:

The department of natural resources shall be in charge of a director appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate...

Appointments

Per Article IV, section 47 of the Missouri Constitution, the director of natural resources is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.

Compensation

Article IV, Section 21 of the state Constitution addresses compensation of executive officials:

Under Article IV, Section 21:

The officers named in this article shall receive for their services salaries fixed by law, which shall not be increased or diminished during their terms.

In 2010, the Missouri Director of Natural Resources was paid an estimated $120,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[2]

Contact information

Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-751-3443
Toll Free: 800-361-4827
Email: contact@dnr.mo.gov

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