Mo. Rev. Stat. § 79.040
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 commissioner of the county commission, or associate circuit judge of the county, is empowered to order and hold an election for city officers.
§ 79.040, RSMo
Effective 1/2/1979