Reported 12 months ago
Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang's recall initiated by the public has completed the second stage of signatures, with a vote expected in September, possibly igniting a wave of recalls. A KMT proposal to raise the recall threshold has been criticized as self-serving, with the Blue Camp scheduled to review it on Thursday (7/4). Premier Su Tseng-chang stated that any expansion of powers by any public opinion institution during its term would not be accepted by the people. The legislative committee has begun the review of certain amendments to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, including raising the recall threshold. The People's Party has expressed opposition, while the KMT caucus secretary-general stated there is no timetable for the amendment. Premier Su Tseng-chang emphasized the importance of the people's authorization and the contract between voters and MPs, warning against any actions that expand power without popular consent.
Source: YAHOO