Bill > H3896

This bill establishes a detailed recall election process specifically for the town of Berlin, allowing voters to potentially remove an elected local official from office before their term ends. Under this legislation, a recall election can be initiated after an officer has served at least six months, with the process requiring a ballot that asks voters whether they support removing the incumbent officer. If a majority votes in favor of removal, a special election will be held to choose a replacement. The incumbent can choose to run as a candidate in this election and will continue to perform their official duties until the recall election occurs. If the incumbent is not re-elected, they are considered removed from office upon election certification. The bill also includes provisions preventing a recalled official from being reappointed to the same office for one year after removal and prohibits filing multiple recall petitions within short time frames. This process provides a mechanism for voters to potentially remove an elected official they believe is not performing adequately, while also establishing safeguards to prevent frequent or frivolous recall attempts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3896