Mo. Rev. Stat. § 173.4002: Definitions.

As used in sections 173.4000 to 173.4012, the following terms mean:

(1) "Act" , the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended;

(2) "Commission" , the Missouri community service commission created by sections 173.4000 to 173.4012;

(3) "Community service programs" , the performance of tasks designed primarily to address educational, public safety, human, or environmental needs at a local, regional, state, or multistate level;

(4) "Corporation" , the corporation for national and community service authorized by the act;

(5) "National service laws" , the act and other federal legislation that authorizes or may authorize community service activities in states;

(6) "National service position" , a placement in a community service program whereby an individual may earn an educational award, as authorized by the act.