Prior to the adoption of Ord. 21092 on 09/19/2011, Section 8-5 read as follows.

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.