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The Democratic Central Committee is the governing body for official political actions of the Jefferson County Democratic Party, as established under RSMo 115.605. Committee members consist of one man and one woman, who are elected from each township every two years in August, during the primary election. Members are required to be registered voters and residents of their township for at least one year before the election (RSMo 115.607). Members receive no compensation for service on the Central Committee.

 

 

The Central Committee recruits and provides training to candidates and raises funds to support Democratic candidates. In the event of an elected office vacancy, the Central Committee, by its authority, selects the candidate to fill that vacancy. The Central Committee also identifies election judges and poll watchers for elections. Members of the Central Committee serve on subcommittees, working on specific tasks as they arise. The Democratic Central Committee works cooperatively with other Democratic political organizations in Jefferson County.

As provided in statute, a county caucus is held every four years to determine the party platform at the county level. The platform process then continues to the various state Congressional districts, the state party, and ultimately, the Democratic National Convention.

 

 

More information about political party committees can be found in chapters 115.603-115.628 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.