Mo. Rev. Stat. § 251.120: Interference with other state agencies or local governments not intended.

Nothing in sections 251.010 to 251.440 shall be deemed to detract from the functions, powers and duties legally assigned to any other agency of the state, nor to interrupt or preclude direct relationships by any such agency with local governments in carrying out its operations, nor to interfere with the power of local governments to deal directly with the federal government.