Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 15 - ELECTED OFFICIALS › Division 30 - Secretary of State › Chapter 1 - Organization › Section 15 CSR 30-1.010 - General Organization

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment makes clear that the Wolfner
				  Library is not part of the State Library even though it reports to the state
				  librarian for administrative purposes. It changes Administrative Services to
				  Fiscal, HR, and Facilities. It changes Publications to
				  Communications/Publications, and it removes Mailroom and Office Support and
				  places them under Fiscal, HR, and Facilities.
(1) The Office of Secretary of State has many
				diverse responsibilities. The office collects, compiles, stores, and publishes
				a variety of state documents. The secretary of state is the chief elections
				official. The secretary of state oversees several areas relating to state
				commerce, such as administration of the Uniform Commercial Code and
				registration of corporations and securities. In addition, the secretary of
				state is the keeper of the Great Seal of the State of Missouri and
				authenticates official acts of the governor. Except where otherwise noted, the
				general mailing address is: 600 West Main Street, PO Box 1767, Jefferson City,
				MO 65102. Functions of the office are divided into seven (7) divisions:
				Elections, Securities, Business Services, Library Services, Records Services,
				Administrative Rules, and Administrative Services. The executive deputy
				secretary of state is second-in-command and is charged by law with implementing
				the policies and procedures of the secretary of state and supervising the
				day-to-day operations of certain phases of the office. The executive deputy
				secretary of state shall possess all the powers and perform any of the duties
				prescribed by law to be performed by the secretary of state when and for such
				period of time as the secretary of state may designate. The divisions of the
				office are as follows:
(A) into seven (7)
				divisions: Elections, Securities, Business Services, Library Services, Records
				Services, Administrative Rules, and Administrative Services. The executive
				deputy secretary of state is second-in-command and is charged by law with
				implementing the policies and procedures of the secretary of state and
				supervising the day-to-day operations of certain phases of the office. The
				executive deputy secretary of state shall possess all the powers and perform
				any of the duties prescribed by law to be performed by the secretary of state
				when and for such period of time as the secretary of state may designate. The
				divisions of the office are as follows:
1. The
				State Library Development section produces informative publications, brochures,
				newsletters, and other publications for the Missouri library community,
				coordinates all activities of the Missouri Center for the Book, works with
				statewide and local literacy organizations, and consults with libraries on the
				development of literacy programs. It administers federal and state grants and
				the privately funded grants or projects. Other programs include library
				automation and technology; library administration and management; state and
				community partnerships; youth and senior services; and the State Census Data
				Center. Information may be obtained from this section in person on the second
				floor of the James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center, by written request
				to PO Box 387, Jefferson City, MO 65102, by email at mostlib@sos.mo.gov, by fax
				at (573) 751-3612 or by telephone at (573) 522-4036 or (800) 325-
				0131.
2. The State Library
				Reference Services section provides library and information services, reference
				services, and research to government officials, agencies, and employees. It
				also administers the federal and state documents programs. Information may be
				obtained from this section in person on the second floor of the James C.
				Kirkpatrick State Information Center, by written request to PO Box 387,
				Jefferson City, MO 65102, by email at libref@sos.mo.gov, by fax at (573)
				751-3612 or by telephone at (573) 751-3615.
3. Wolfner Library provides public library
				services and administers library materials, equipment, and information services
				to persons unable to use standard print. Information may be obtained from this
				section in person on the second floor of the James C. Kirkpatrick State
				Information Center, by written request to PO Box 387, Jefferson City, MO 65102,
				by email at wolfner@sos.mo.gov, by fax at (573) 751-3612 or by telephone at
				(573) 751-8720 or instate toll free (800) 392-2614;