In Re Proposed Petition to Recall Governor Pawlenty

ORDER

The secretary of state has referred a proposed petition to recall Governor Tim Pawlenty to the chief justice for review. See Minn.Stat. § 211C.05, subd. 1 (2002). The statutory review process requires the chief justice to review the proposed petition to determine whether it alleges specific facts that, if proven, would constitute grounds for recall of the officer under Minn. Const, art. VIII, § 6 and Minn.Stat. § 211C.02 (2002). Minn.Stat. 211C.05, subd. 1. If the allegations are insufficient, the proposed petition is dismissed; if they are sufficient, the chief justice appoints a…