324.021. When making appointments to the boards governed by sections 209.285 to 209.339, sections 256.010 to 256.453, this chapter, and chapters 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 345, and 346, the governor shall take affirmative action to appoint women and members of minority groups. In addition, the governor shall not discriminate against or in favor of any person on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, ethnic background, or language.
(L. 2008 S.B. 788)
Missouri General Assembly