Sec. 644h.
All persons elected at the odd year general election shall take office at 12 noon on January
1 following the election. In home rule cities, if the charter provides for an earlier date for
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taking office or if prior to April 1, 1971, the council provides by ordinance for an earlier date
for taking office, the earlier date shall prevail.§ 168.644hTime of taking office
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