All legislative powers of Jefferson County are vested in a body
whose official name is "Jefferson County, Missouri, Council".
To be qualified to be elected as a Council Member, a Person must meet the general qualification requirements in Section
12.2 at the time of filing for election and must be a resident of his or her Council District for the twelve months before he or she files for election. To be qualified to serve as a Council Member, a Person must meet the same requirements throughout his or her period of service.