Bill > S2789

This bill establishes a recall election process specifically for the town of Rutland, allowing voters to remove an elected official from office before their term ends. Under this process, if enough voters sign a recall petition, a special election can be held where voters decide whether to remove the official. The ballot will present two propositions: one supporting the recall and one opposing it, with candidate names listed below. If a majority votes in favor of the recall, the official is immediately removed, and the candidate with the most votes will be elected to complete the remainder of the term. The incumbent official cannot be a candidate in the recall election, and if they are removed or resign during the recall process, they are barred from appointment to any town office for one year. The official remains in office during the recall process and continues to perform their duties until either being recalled or cleared by the election. The bill emphasizes following standard election laws while providing a specific mechanism for local accountability, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2789