Massachusetts H5462 amends the charter of Middleton to allow voters to recall elected officials.

Massachusetts H5462 amends the charter of the town of Middleton to allow voters to initiate recall petitions for elected officials. Any voter can file a petition with the Select Board to remove an elected officer or Middleton member of the regional school committee. The petition must be signed by at least twelve percent of registered voters and state the grounds for removal. The recall vote follows the same procedures as other special elections.

Massachusetts H5462 amends the charter of Middleton to allow voters to recall elected officials.

Massachusetts H5462 amends the charter of the town of Middleton to allow voters to initiate recall petitions for elected officials. Any voter can file a petition with the Select Board to remove an elected officer or Middleton member of the regional school committee. The petition must be signed by at least twelve percent of registered voters and state the grounds for removal. The recall vote follows the same procedures as other special elections.