Colorado § 31-4-104 - Wards.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 31-4-104 — Wards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-4-104. Wards.
Every city shall be divided by the city council into wards, and such wards shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the number one. The boundaries of said wards shall not be changed more often than once in six years, unless change is necessary to conform to constitutional apportionment requirements. Territory added to the city shall become a part of such ward or wards as may be determined by ordinance; but this shall not prevent apportionment to conform to constitutional requirements. The boundaries and number of wards shall be changed only by majority vote of all members elected to the governing body.
Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1025, § 1, effective July 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 31-5-104 as it existed prior to 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 31-4-104
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 31-4-104 cover?
Section 31-4-104 ("Wards.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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