The Procedure for the Recall of a Deputy, Member of an Elected Body of Local Self-Government, or Elected Official of Local Self-Government
The procedure for recalling a deputy, member of an elected local self-government body, or an elected local self-government official must ensure that they are given the opportunity to provide explanations to voters regarding the circumstances cited as grounds for recall. A deputy, member of an elected local self-government body, or an elected local self-government official is considered recalled if at least half of the registered voters in the municipal formation (electoral district) vote in favor of the recall (ceased to be effective as of 2025-06-19)1.
Federal Law No. 131-FZ dated October 6, 2003 "On the General Principles of Local Self-Government in the Russian Federation", as amended on October 6, 2003, Article 24, paragraph 2, ceased to be effective as of June 19, 2025 // Official Gazette of the Russian Federation. 2003. No. 40. Article 3822. ↩