Missouri constitution
Article IV: executive department
Section 52

There shall
be established a department of higher education. A “Coordinating Board for Higher
Education” which shall consist of nine members appointed by the governor by and
with the advice and consent of the senate shall be established within the department.
The qualifications and terms of the members of the board shall be fixed by law, but not
more than five of its members shall be of the same political party. The coordinating
board shall succeed the commission on higher education with all its powers and duties
and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by law.