KENNETT, Mo. -- The Missouri Conservation Commission's next meeting will take place Aug. 16 at the offices of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce, 1601 First St., Kennett. The Commission will meet in closed executive session at 8:30 a.m. The open session to consider regular business will begin at 10:15 a.m.

Commission meetings are open to the public. Anyone desiring to be placed on the agenda for a hearing or other business should write: Director, Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, at least 10 working days before the meeting date. Or, for information about Commission meetings, phone (573) 751-4115. Persons requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements at the same address or phone number.

Commissioners are: John Powell, Rolla, chairman; Ronald J. Stites, Plattsburg, vice-chairman; Randy Herzog, St. Joseph, Secretary, and Anita B. Gorman, Kansas City, member.