Election ordered. — Missouri Code § 79.040
Missouri Code § 79.040 — Election ordered.. Reproduced from the official Revised Statutes of Missouri, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 79.040. Election ordered.
If, at any time, by reason of nonacceptance, resignation, refusal to qualify, or for any other cause, there shall be no officers of the city to order an election, any commissioner of the county commission, or associate circuit judge of the county, is empowered to order and hold an election for city officers.
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(RSMo 1939 § 7100, A. 1949 H.B. 2029, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, H.B. 1634)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 6950; 1919 § 8401; 1909 § 9303
Effective 1-02-79
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Revised Statutes of Missouri § 79.040
- Jurisdiction: Missouri
- Code: Revised Statutes of Missouri
- Subject: Election ordered.
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