Gordon v. Leatherman’s Empirical Analysis

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2 federal appellate · 1 state decisions

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1. “that the recall procedure is available only if the charges presented in the petition relate to: (a) the official's conduct in office, and the ground of the action must be something stronger than a belief; (b) 'alleged ill-advised and possibly unlawful acts which the affiants * * * say resulted in a depreciation of the city treasury'; and (c) something other than dissatisfaction with the manner in which the official exercised his judgment on a matter before him.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Gordon v. Leatherman

2. “Any member of the Board of County Commissioners or the Sheriff or any Constable may be removed from office by the electors of the county, district, or municipality by which he was chosen. The procedure on a recall petition shall be identical with that for an initiatory or referendary petition, except that:”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Gordon v. Leatherman

3. “8. Any vacancy created by recall in the offices of Sheriff or Constables shall be filled for the remaining term by appointment by the Board of County Commissioners or the Board may require the office to be filled at the next regular election or at a special election called for that purpose.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Gordon v. Leatherman