I like the idea of a recall, but here is some things I
have questions about:
(1) Hearing of the accused or recalle? (is that a
word?), sort out what is fact or fiction.
(2) A disinterested party should be appointed to tally
votes for a recall.
(3) A recall of an elected official should be more than
a simple majority and should be a quorum of represented
counties, nothing less that what is spelled in the
recall provisions.
(4) Motion to recall should be made formally, spelling
out in exact terms, conditions and circumstances the
recall is to be made. One of those so and so
really 'ticked me off' type recalls won't do. We need
to identify our emotions and separate them from
important issues that actually need addressing.
(5) Recall notification should be made in advance of
making the actual recall. This would allow the recallee
(there's that word again) to either explain, deny or
affirm the conditions, circumstances or events.
(6) Is recall appealable and to whom?
(7) If recall is appealable, then it needs more teeth,
further definition and standards.
Just my thoughts, been doing a lot of that lately.
James W. McCluer
County Coordinator,
Richland County Ohio
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