Mo. Rev. Stat. § 77.050
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
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, any associate circuit judge or commissioner of the county commission of the county is empowered to order an election for city officers.
§ 77.050, RSMo