Mo. Rev. Stat. § 256.030
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
The governor shall have general superintending control of the division of geological survey and water resources, with power to remove the state geologist for cause, and to appoint his successor. The control, direction, and management of all assistants and other employees shall be the responsibility of the state geologist.
§ 256.030, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 14890, A.L. 1947 V. I p. 311