Restrictions in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal

Local Government Act, 2002

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22. (1) Subject to this section, the mandate of a Chairperson or an elected member of a Council may be revoked by the electorate.

(2) For the purpose of revoking the mandate of the Chairperson or an elected member of a Council, at least fifty per centof the registered voters in the electoral area shall petition the Independent Electoral Commission for the revocation.

(3) On receipt of the petition referred to in subsection (2), the Independent Electoral Commission shall organize a referendum to decide the issue whether or not such Chairperson or member shall be recalled.

(4) The issue at the referendum shall be decided if at least –

(a) fifty per centof the registered voters in the electoral area vote on the issue; and

(b) sixty per centof the votes cast are in favour of the recall of the Chairperson or member.