Colorado Code § 31-4-203

Majority vote carries - when effective
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(1) If a majority of the votes cast are
for the proposition, it shall be carried. The form of government existing in such city at the time
of such election shall continue unchanged until the next regular election. Except as provided in
subsection (2) of this section, the next regular election shall be held for the purpose of electing
the officers required by that form of government. Upon the taking of office and compliance with
section 31-4-401 by the new officers, the terms of office of existing officers shall terminate, the
prior form of government shall cease, and the new form of government shall commence.
(2) If the proposition carried is to return to the original mayor-council form of
government, the offices of mayor and other elected offices other than city council members shall
be filled at a special election to be held according to the provisions of section 31-4-103; except
that such offices shall be filled at the next regular election if such regular election is held less
than four months following the adoption of the proposition. Upon the taking of office and
compliance with section 31-4-401 by the mayor and other elected officers, the terms of office of
existing officers shall terminate, the prior form of government shall cease, and the new form of
government shall commence.

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