Platte County Election Board
2600 NW Prairie View Rd.
PO Box 560
Platte City, MO 64079
Phone: (816) 858-4400
Fax: (816) 858-3387
Email: platte@sos.mo.gov
Website: http://www.co.platte.mo.us/elections/
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 115.029
Mission:
The Platte County Board of Election Commissioners works to register every eligible voter in Platte County and to encourage every voter to assert his or her privilege of voting.
Function:
The Platte County Board of Election Commissioners oversees and directs the elections in a non-partisan manner, providing direction for voting entities and procedures to assure that a fair and honest election is held for the residents of Platte County.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 12 meetings
Location of meetings: Platte City
Duration of meetings: 2 hours
Preparation time for meetings: 30 to 45 minutes
Total time commitment: 5 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 4
Appointed members: 4
Term length: 4 years
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: none
Political Requirements: yes, no more than 2 members may be members of the same political party
Geographic Requirements: yes, members must reside in Platte County for one year preceding appointment
Senate Consent Required: Yes