An Act proposed ordinance D-FY22-009: Bridgewater town charter article III, elected officials recall provision

HD 2565 proposes adding a recall provision to Bridgewater's town charter, allowing voters to remove elected officials like town council members for specific reasons. Grounds for recall include felony convictions, certain serious misdemeanors (e.g., domestic violence, DUI), conflict of interest violations, or missing over half of official meetings. To initiate a recall, at least 10% of registered voters must sign a petition, leading to a vote within 60-90 days where voters choose "for" or "against" the recall. If recalled, the winner takes the unexpired term, and the official remains in office until the election. This proposal requires approval by Bridgewater's town council, the state legislature, and voters to take effect.