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How to Run for County Memorial Hospital District Board in Cedar County, MO

A nonpartisan guide to County Memorial Hospital District Board in Cedar County. Learn the requirements to run for office near you.
Last election
November 7, 2023

About County Memorial Hospital District Board

About this position

The Healthcare or Hospital District Board is responsible for overseeing healthcare/hospital operations within the district. The Board's duties include monitoring performance, reviewing and approving financial plans and programs, and implementing ethical policies that ensure compliance with governmental and regulatory standards.
Office level
Local
Election frequency
Every 5 years
Affiliation
Nonpartisan

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for County Memorial Hospital District Board

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    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. Is not a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state. 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. No trustee shall have a personal pecuniary interest, either directly or indirectly, in the purchase of any supplies for such hospital, unless the same are purchased by competitive bidding.

  2. File Text
    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Each candidate for the office of hospital trustee shall file with the county clerk an announcement of candidacy in writing. The announcement shall indicate whether the individual is a candidate for a full or an unexpired term of a named predecessor. No filing fee shall be required to be paid upon the filing of any announcement. If the number of candidates is no greater than the number of trustees to be elected, no election shall be held, and the candidates shall assume the responsibilities of their offices at the same time and in the same manner as if they had been elected.
    Filing period
    July 18, 2023 - August 22, 2023
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
    Where to file
    113 South St, Stockton, MO 65785
    Filing phone
    417-276-6700
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