2024 ELECTED OFFICIALS QUALIFICATIONS

General Qualifications Applicable to the Following County Offices:

(Art. VII, § 8 Constitution of Missouri; §§ 115.306 and 115.349.3, RSMo)

• Citizen of the United States;
• Resident of the state 1 year next preceding election;
• Registered Missouri voter;
• Is not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence as stated in the declaration of candidacy;
• Has not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor under the federal laws of the United States of America;
• Has not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the laws of this state or an offense committed in another state that would be considered a felony in this state;
• Does not have outstanding campaign disclosure reports due from prior elections.

Eastern District Commissioner-§49.020, RSMo.

• Resident of the county
• Resident of district
• Registered voter

Western District Commissioner-§49.020, RSMo.

• Resident of the county
• Resident of district
• Registered voter

Sheriff-§57.010, RSMo.

• Resident of county for more than 1 year before filing
• Resident taxpayer and elector of county
• No felony convictions
• Capable of efficient law enforcement
• Has a valid peace officer license
• Registered voter

Assessor–Art. VI, §18(b) Constitution of Missouri; §53.010, RSMo.

• Resident of county

County Treasurer-§54.010, §54.040, RSMo.

• At least 21 years of age
• Resident of the state and county 1 year before election
• Current in payment of personal and real estate taxes
• Must provide a copy of a signed affidavit from a surety company indicating that candidate meets bond requirements
• Registered voter

Public Administrator-§473.730, RSMo.

• At least 21 years of age
• Resident of the state of Missouri and the county 1 year prior to general election
• Current in the payment of all personal and business taxes
• Must provide a copy of a signed affidavit from a surety company indicating that candidate meets bond requirements
• Registered voter

Township or Ward Committeemen and Committeewomen-§§115.607-115.613, RSMo.

(§ 130.071.2 does not apply to Township or Ward Committeemen and Committeewomen)

• Resident of county and committee district 1 year next preceding the election
• Registered voter in county and district for 1 year next preceding the election