Roles and Duties

In accordance with the City's charter, a Redistricting Commission shall be appointed by the Board of Aldermen on or before the first day of June following the first mayoral election after the year in which the federal decennial census is taken. The Commission shall ascertain whether the wards contain approximately equal numbers of residents and shall, if it finds substantial inequalities, recommend changes in ward boundaries to the end that wards shall be compact and contiguous and contain approximately equal numbers of residents. The Commission shall make its report in writing to the Board of Aldermen by the first day of August following it's creation.

The Board of Aldermen, after a public hearing, shall take final action on the recommendations of the Commission not later than the fifteenth day of September following receipt of such report. The Board may adopt, reject, or modify the recommendations of the Commission. If the Board of Aldermen fails to take final action on the recommendations of the commission by the date specified above, such recommendations shall become effective without board action. Any changes in ward boundaries made pursuant to this section shall be effective for the following regular election and for each succeeding election until changed in accordance with the provisions of this charter.

Membership Criteria

The Commission consists of three registered voters, one from each ward of the City, who have resided in the City of Clayton for at least five years immediately prior to their appointment, and who shall not be officers or employees of the City.

Serving on Commission

Following the 2020 Census and mayoral election in April, the City is currently recruiting members for the Redistricting Commission. If you are interested in serving on the Redistricting Commission, please complete this form and return to City Clerk June Frazier no later than May 18, 2022 via mail or email. 

June Frazier, City Clerk of the City of Clayton
10 N. Bemiston Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
jfrazier@claytonmo.gov

Board Information

Members
3 members

Source of Authority
Ord. No. 5603