Missouri Revised Statutes Title XVI. Conservation, Resources and Development § 253.060. Director's and staff's qualifications--compensation

The director of the department shall employ a director of state parks and such other officers and employees as may be necessary. The director of state parks shall be selected solely upon the basis of proven executive ability and training and skill in parks and recreational matters, and the department director shall determine the qualifications and compensation of the director of parks and other employees and shall prescribe their duties.