BP 337 Section 57

Effectivity of Recall.

Section 57

SEC. 57. Effectivity of Recall.—The recall of a local elective official shall be effective only upon the election and proclamation of a successor in the person of the candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast during the election. Should the official sought to be recalled receive the highest number of votes, confidence in him is thereby affirmed and he shall continue in office.

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