Missouri Constitution Article IV Sec. 37 – Social services, department of — duties of department — director, how appointed
The health and general welfare of the people are matters of primary public concern; and to secure them there shall be established a department of social services in charge of a director appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, charged with promoting improved health and other social services to the citizens of the state as provided by law, and the general assembly may grant power with respect thereto to counties, cities or other political subdivisions of the state.
Terms Used In Missouri Constitution Article IV Sec. 37 - Social services, department of -- duties of department -- director, how appointed
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.