JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced on Tuesday that he is rescinding all of his picks on the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) Board of Commissioners.

According to a statement from the governor's office, Kehoe withdrew all interim appointments to preserve the work of the Missouri Senate to instead focus on redistricting and initiative petition reform.

"Any time the Missouri Senate gavels in, whether it's in a regular or special session, state statute requires the Senate to address interim gubernatorial appointments within 30 days. Pulling back these interim appointments prevents this," Kehoe's Office wrote.

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer released a statement to FOX 2 regarding Tuesday's announcement.

“This unusual situation raises a lot of procedural questions and uncertainty about a whole host of things. My office is now seeking clarity on those questions to ensure the governance over the police department has clear lines of authority,” said Spencer in response to Kehoe’s decision.

SLMPD has also released a statement regarding the matter, saying Police Chief Robert Tracy will continue overseeing the department.

"Tracy will continue overseeing the daily operations of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, as he has for nearly three years, with the safety of our community remaining his top priority. Transition Director Derek Winters will provide governance of the Department, as he did before the appointment of the Board of Police Commissioners," wrote Mitch McCoy, SLMPD director of Public Affairs and Information.

This board consists of Spencer, who is a member by virtue of her position, as well as Sonya Jenkins Gray, Edward McKey, Chris Saracino, Don Brown and Brad Arteaga.

Saracino told FOX 2 that the governor has “assured that the police board members will be reappointed after the special session is over,” and the senate would then confirm them in January.