Bill > H826

This bill establishes recall elections in the town of Otis, Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Any holder of elective office in the Town of Otis may be recalled by the registered voters. 2. A petition signed by at least 30% of registered voters can initiate a recall election, which must be held within 60-90 days of the petition's certification. 3. The incumbent officer can be a candidate in the recall election, and their name will be placed on the ballot unless they specifically request otherwise. 4. If the recall is successful, the candidate receiving the most votes will be elected to the remaining term of the recalled officer. 5. Recall petitions cannot be filed against an officer within the first 6 months of their term, nor within 12 months after a previous unsuccessful recall election. 6. Individuals recalled or who resigned during a recall process cannot be appointed to any town office for 1 year.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H826