Columbia Vacancies ordinance (Charter § 9)
City Charter · Article II. The Council
Every vacancy in any elective office shall be filled by the council for a period running to the next regular election, unless such period exceeds one year. In the latter case, the council shall make provision for a special election.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Charter § 9
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.