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Columbia When Election Authority May Order Election ordinance (Charter § 121)

City Charter · Article XVI. Nominations and Elections

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, the election authority having jurisdiction in the City of Columbia, is empowered to order and conduct an election for city officers, declare the results thereof, and install the newly elected officials.

(11-7-78; Ord. No. 16744, § 1, 1-16-01, passed by voters 4-3-01)

Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Charter § 121

Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).

Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.