Bill > S3154

This bill establishes a process for recalling elected officials in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 200 registered voters can initiate a recall by filing an affidavit with the town clerk, who then verifies the signatures and issues a recall petition; the petition must be signed by at least 20% of registered voters within 30 days; if the petition is certified as sufficient, the select board will schedule a recall election within 64-90 days; the incumbent can run in the recall election; if recalled, the incumbent is immediately removed from office, and the successor serves the remainder of the term. The law also imposes a 3-month waiting period before initiating a recall and a 3-year ban on recalled officials serving in town government.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S3154