Bill > S2275

This bill provides for recall elections in the town of Westport. The key provisions include: 1. Any elected official in Westport can be recalled by registered voters, as outlined in the act. 2. A recall affidavit must be filed with the town clerk, signed by at least 200 registered voters, specifying the grounds for recall. 3. If the affidavit is certified, the town clerk will issue recall petition sheets that must be signed by at least 10% of registered voters within 30 days. 4. If the recall petition is certified as sufficient, the Board of Selectmen will call a recall election to be held within 64-90 days, or on the date of another upcoming town election. 5. The incumbent can run in the recall election, and the candidate receiving the most votes will be elected to the vacant office if the recall is successful. 6. There are restrictions on filing recall affidavits within the first 3 months of an official's term or the last 3 months of their term, as well as a 6-month waiting period after a failed recall attempt.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2275