Establishes recall election procedures for town-wide elected officials in Danvers, Massachusetts.
This bill sets forth the procedures for recall elections of town-wide elected officials in Danvers, Massachusetts. It mandates that a recall petition signed by at least 350 registered voters can be filed with the town clerk. If the petition is certified by the board of registrars of voters, the officer must be notified and a recall election must be held within 64 to 90 days. The officer can continue to perform duties until the election. If recalled, the officer is removed immediately, and the board fills the vacancy until the next annual election.
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