Mo. Rev. Stat. § 138.310: Agent to conduct investigations — advisory recommendations.

1. The commission may conduct a number of investigations contemporaneously through different agents, and may delegate to an agent the taking of all testimony bearing upon any investigation or hearing.

2. The decision of the commission shall be based upon its examination of all testimony and records.

3. The recommendations made by such agent shall be advisory only, and shall not preclude the taking of further testimony if the commission orders further investigation.