Political Platforms and Ordinances

The citizens of Missouri Boys State are divided into two political parties, the "Federalists" and the "Nationalists." These titles have no real political connotation. Citizens are assigned to political parties randomly. Political parties afford the opportunity for collective thinking and sincere cooperation in analyzing problems that affect citizens as a whole. Political parties develop platforms which define party aims and ideals. In Boys State each party develops their own platform at the ward, city, county, and state level. These platforms often include positions on both real world and Boys State issues that party members feel are in the interest of Boys State citizens.

As elected officials, City Councils and County Commissions submit and pass ordinances for the welfare of their citizens.

The City Council conducts a meeting to determine city ordinances

	Ordinances- View the City and County ordinances as they are passed by their respective councils and committees.
	Political Platforms - See the State Central Committee's political platform for both Missouri Boys State political parties. A Platform Committee develops these platforms and presents them to their parties at the State Party Convention.