Prior to the adoption of Ord. 21092 on 09/19/2011, Section 8-11 read as follows.

~~Any contest of election or recount of ballots in case of doubt or fraud shall be conducted in the manner provided by the laws of the state.~~

~~(Code 1964, § 8.230)~~

~~State law reference(s)--~~~~Election contests and recounts, RSMo. § 115.527 et seq.~~