What process can be used to remove an elected officer from office?

The process of recall is a mechanism that allows voters to remove an elected official from office before the end of their term. This process typically involves gathering a certain number of signatures from registered voters on a petition within a specified time frame. If the required number of valid signatures is obtained, a recall election is then held where voters can decide whether to remove the official from office or allow them to continue serving their term.

In the context of the Arizona Constitution, the recall is a very pertinent mechanism for ensuring accountability among elected officials. It empowers the electorate to intervene if they feel that an elected official is not fulfilling their duties or has lost the public's trust.

While impeachment is a method used to remove officials, it is usually reserved for higher offices and often involves a legal or procedural framework set by the legislature. Resignation, on the other hand, is a voluntary action taken by the official, and termination does not constitute a formal option in this context. Thus, recall stands out as the direct democratic process specifically intended for voters to remove elected representatives.