§ 11000 Recall Of Elective Officers
This law sets the rules for recalling elected officials in California, including state officers, local governments, school districts, and judges, but it lets city and county charters have their own recall rules if they already exist.
The residents of a small town want to recall their mayor because they think he's not doing a good job.
The law says a recall can be done, but if the town's own charter already has specific recall steps, those town rules are the ones that must be followed.
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§ 11000 Recall Of Elective Officers
Last verified: January 10, 2026