Related Private Organizations shall be defined as those not-for-profit agencies whose primary purpose is to advocate and/or provide and/or cause to create support services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. This does not include boards authorized under RSMO 205.968 – 205.972. RPO membership applications must have a county board sponsor to recommend the agency for RPO membership. 

The annual participation fee is $1,500.

As per MACDDS bylaws, RPO applications and sponsor letter must be submitted and approved by the county board membership. Approvals will be completed at the MACDDS meeting immediately following receipt of the application. The completed application form and sponsor letter must be sent to the address listed below. Once the application is approved, a request will be made for payment. Payment must be received prior to attending meetings.