INTRODUCTION

The Missouri Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation was established to provide a centralized structure linking public entities to state government. The Commission serves as a vehicle of communication through which state and local governments can meet to discuss and resolve shared problems.

In order to enhance communication between governments, this guide to executive branch agencies with the accompanying descriptions, organization charts, maps, and contact listing has been created. The executive branch consists of all state elective and appointive employees, except the officials of the legislative and judicial departments.

This Guide was compiled as an introduction to the organization and responsibilities of the sixteen departments of Missouri state government. Additional information about State of Missouri executive branch agencies is available from the following contacts.