Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.1008
Upon adoption of the tax authorized in sections 67.1006 to 67.1012, there shall be established a "Tourism Commission", to consist of five members, two of whom shall be appointed by the governing body of the county and two of whom shall be appointed by the governing body of the largest city within the county. Of the two members each appointed by the governing bodies of the city and county, one member each shall be a representative of the hotel and motel industry. Of each of the members so appointed by the governing bodies of the city and county, one member shall be appointed for a term of three years and one member shall be appointed for a term of two years. The remaining member of the commission shall be appointed jointly by the governing bodies of the city and county and shall be a member of a locally formed organization representing the local general business interests in the area and shall be appointed for a term of four years.
§ 67.1008, RSMo