The Central Committee is the main decision-making body of the Benton County Democrats. The members of the Committee are the Precinct Committee Persons (PCP's); while any member of the public can attend Central Committee meetings, only PCP's are eligible to vote on the actions to be taken by county party.

Membership on the Central Committee is open to any registered Democrat living (and registered) in Benton County. There are two ways to become a PCP. To be eligible to vote for officers of the party, PCP's must be elected during a primary election. The Campaign Services Committee will provide that information if you are interested. At any point in the year, the Central Committee can appoint a person to fill any open precinct committee; the candidate is submitted at a Central Committee meeting and is approved on a vote of the attending members.

You can serve as a PCP in either the precinct in which you live, or, if all those positions are filled, an open position in a neighboring precinct. PCP positions are divided evenly between male and female openings. William Switzer is our PCP coordinator and can let you know about any openings.

Everyone is invited to attend Central Committee meetings. Please feel free to attend.