Bill > S440

This bill establishes a process for the recall and removal of elected officials in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea. The key provisions include: 1) Any elected official in the town may be recalled for reasons such as lack of fitness, incompetence, neglect of duties, corruption, or violation of oath. 2) At least 200 registered voters can initiate a recall by filing an affidavit with the town clerk, who then verifies the signatures. 3) The town clerk then issues a formal recall petition that must be signed by at least 20% of the town's registered voters within 30 days. 4) If the petition is certified as sufficient, the select board must schedule a recall election to be held within 64-90 days, unless another town election is already scheduled within 100 days. 5) The incumbent can be a candidate in the recall election, and if recalled, a successor will be elected to serve the remainder of the term. 6) An official who is recalled or resigns after a recall petition is filed cannot be appointed to any town office, board, or committee for 3 years.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S440