Bill > H3699

This bill authorizes the town of Carlisle to recall certain elected officials. The key provisions include: 1. Any holder of elective office in Carlisle may be recalled and removed from office by qualified voters. 2. 50 registered voters can file an affidavit seeking the recall of an elected official, and the town clerk will then provide petition blanks to demand the election of a successor. 3. The recall petition must be signed by at least 200 registered voters eligible to vote in the most recent town election. 4. The town clerk will certify the signatures, and if the requirements are met, will notify the elected official of the recall petition. If the official does not resign within 5 working days, a special recall election will be ordered. 5. The incumbent official will continue to serve until the recall election, and if recalled, a successor will be elected to serve the remainder of the term. 6. Certain restrictions are placed on the recalled official's future candidacy for town office.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3699