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 and conduct an election, the county clerk of Boone County or the election authority having jurisdiction in the city is empowered to order and conduct an election for city officers, declare the results thereof, and install the newly elected officials.

(Code 1964, § 8.050)

     Charter reference(s)--Similar provisions, § 121.