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Dear Mr. Clark:

You request this office to review the recall petition directed toward Sharon Bosco, Alderman, Village of Creola, Grant Parish, and supporting documents submitted by the Registrar of Voters, and advise if the provisions of the Election Code governing recall elections1 have been met, in order for the governor to issue a proclamation ordering a recall election.

In reaching a legal conclusion in this matter, this office is required to examine the recall petition and supporting documentation submitted by Registrar of Voters Shirley Chelette, with the purpose of determining compliance…