Bill > S402

This bill provides for the recall of any elective office holder in the town of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1) Registered voters can initiate a recall petition by filing an affidavit with the town clerk, who will then issue a petition for signature. The petition must be signed by at least 15% of registered voters in each precinct. 2) If the petition is certified as sufficient, the town selectmen must order a recall election to be held within 60-90 days, unless another town election is scheduled within 100 days, in which case the recall election may be postponed to that date. 3) The recalled official can be a candidate in the recall election, and other candidates can be nominated. The ballot will present the recall question and the candidates. 4) If the recall is approved by a majority vote, the candidate with the most votes in the special election will be elected to the position. If the recall is rejected, the ballot for candidates need not be counted. 5) No recall petition can be filed within 6 months of the official taking office, or within 6 months after a failed recall election. 6) Anyone recalled or who resigns during a recall cannot be appointed to town office for 2 years.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S402