Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 7 - MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Division 10 - Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission › Chapter 1 - Organization; General Provisions › Section 7 CSR 10-1.010 - Description, Organization, and Information

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment updates the department's
				  organizational structure consistent with the department's current business
				  practices as required by section 536.023, RSMo.
(1) History and Authority. The Highways and
				Transportation Department was formed when voters approved Constitutional
				Amendment 2 in November 1979, merging the previously separate Highways and
				Transportation Departments. Constitutional Amendment 3, approved by voters in
				2004, changed the name of the Highways and Transportation Department to the
				Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT or department). Per Article I V,
				Section 29, Missouri Constitution, MoDOT is governed by the Missouri Highways
				and Transportation Commission (commission). The commission has authority over
				all state highways and transportation programs and facilities as provided by
				Article I V, Sections 29, 30(a), 30(b), and 30(c) of the
Missouri
				Constitution
. The number, qualifications, compensation, and terms of
				the members of the commission are fixed by law. Under Chapter 226, RSMo, the
				bi-partisan commission is comprised of six (6) members. Commission members are
				appointed by the governor, by and with the consent of the senate, for terms of
				six (6) years. Not more than three (3) commissioners can be members of the same
				political party. The director of MoDOT, as the chief executive officer, and
				secretary, as record keeper for the commission, are appointed by the commission
				under Chapter 226, RSMo. MoDOT is responsible for the location, design,
				construction, and maintenance of the state's highway system including
				accommodation for non-motorized transportation. MoDOT coordinates and
				cooperates with the owners and operators of transportation facilities and
				services, which include transit, air, rail, ports, and waterborne commerce.
				MoDOT works with these groups in the development and improvement of public and
				special transit systems, airports, rail facilities, and ports. MoDOT
				administers federal and state funds for various transportation programs as
				these funds become available. In carrying out these functions, MoDOT works
				closely with local governments and citizens of the state in the planning and
				development of these programs, services, and facilities.
(2) Organization.
(A) General Management.
1. The director is the chief executive
				officer and is appointed by, and serves at the discretion of, the commission.
				The director appoints a deputy director/chief engineer, assistant chief
				engineer, chief administrative officer, chief counsel (with the consent of the
				commission), chief financial officer, chief safety and operations officer, and
				other leaders and employees as the commission may designate and deem necessary.
				Under the direction of the commission, the director is responsible for the
				overall operations and performance of the department and prescribes the duties
				and authority of employees. The selection and removal of all employees is
				without regard to political affiliation. The duties of the deputy
				director/chief engineer, assistant chief engineer, chief administrative
				officer, chief counsel, chief financial officer, and chief safety and
				operations officer are as follows:
A. The
				deputy director/chief engineer serves as MoDOT's primary advisor regarding
				engineering issues. This position is responsible for providing general
				oversight of all planning, design, construction, and maintenance work for the
				department as determined by the director, including preparation and approval of
				all engineering documents, plans, and specifications. The chief engineer
				reports to the director and provides input on overall department
				decisions;
B. The assistant chief
				engineer provides leadership and oversight to the department's technical
				engineering functions;
C. The chief
				administrative officer provides leadership and oversight to the department's
				administrative business functions;
D. The chief counsel advises and represents the
				commission and the director in all actions and proceedings to which either may
				be a party or in proceedings under Chapters 226 and 227, RSMo, or with respect
				to any law administered by the commission or any order or proceeding of the
				commission. The chief counsel is responsible for drafting all contracts,
				conveyances, agreements, or other documents affecting the commission, property
				held or acquired by it, and any action taken by the commission. The chief
				counsel, with the director's approval, appoints assistant counsel(s) as
				necessary to represent the commission and the department;
E. The chief financial officer provides
				leadership and oversight to the department's accounting, finance, fleet,
				facilities, procurement, and information systems functions; and
F. The chief safety and operations officer
				provides leadership and oversight to the department's safety and operations
				functions.