1. Chapter 352 of the acts of 2002, providing for recall elections ni the town of North Brookfield, is hereby amended by inserting the following section:

SECTION 2A. The reasons for which a recall may be initiated pursuant to this act shall include, but not be limited to:

i.  Lack of fitness, which shall mean insobriety while performing official functions, involuntary commitment to a mental health facility or being placed under guardianship or conservatorship by a probate court;

ii. Corruption, which shall mean a conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude, conviction of bribery or extortion;

iii. Neglect of duties, which shall mean repeated absences from meetings without just cause; provided, however, that just cause shall include, but not be limited to, illness or regular vacation periods; and

iv. Misfeasance, which shall mean the performance of an official act in an unlawful manner or a willful violation of the conflict-of-interest law, open meeting law or other ethical violations.

2.  This act shall take effect upon its passage. Or take any action relative thereto.

Motion made, seconded and, after a question and motion for a ballot vote that didn't pass, a hand vote was done but was deemed too close to call. The Moderator then called for a ballot vote and the motion passed by a margin of 62 to 22 for the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for this amendment.