The proposed bill, titled "An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Charlemont," establishes a framework for the recall of elected officials in Charlemont, Massachusetts. It allows registered voters to initiate a recall by filing an affidavit with the town clerk, which must include the name of the official and the grounds for removal. A minimum of fifty voters must sign the affidavit, and once certified, the town clerk will provide petition blanks for voters to collect signatures. The bill stipulates that at least twenty percent of the total registered voters must sign the recall petition within fourteen days for it to be valid. If the petition is certified, the select board will notify the official, and if they do not resign within five days, a recall election will be scheduled.

The bill also outlines the procedures for conducting the recall election, including the format of the ballot and the rules regarding the eligibility of candidates. Notably, an official facing a recall cannot run for their position in the recall election. Additionally, it establishes a waiting period of six months before a new recall petition can be filed against an official who has either been recalled or who has faced a recall election without being removed. The act will take effect upon passage, providing a structured process for voters in Charlemont to hold their elected officials accountable.