SEC. 13.108. DETERMINATION OF ELECTION RESULTS.
§ 13.108
Elections are canvassed and certified according to state law. If an elected person doesn't qualify or take office, the vacancy is filled by the method state law prescribes for that office.
The city follows state law to count votes and confirm election results. If someone wins an election but doesn't take office for any reason, the empty position gets filled the way state law says it should be filled.
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Official text
The canvass of votes cast, and certification of elections shall be as prescribed by law. If a person elected fails to qualify or for any reason does not take office, the office shall be filled in the manner prescribed by state law for the filling of a vacancy in such office.