(KLZA)-- An effort to recall Humboldt Mayor Robert Mendenhall is underway. 

An affidavit has been filed by Mary White of Humboldt to recall the Mayor who is serving his first term in office. 

White alleges an abuse of authority,  conflict of interest since he works at the city owned nursing home, behavior unbecoming of an elected official,  and refusal to work with council members as her reasons for circulating the recall petition. 

White must gather signatures of 113 voters registered within the city limits of Humboldt. 

White picked up the recall petitions on July 1 and must obtain the necessary signatures and return them to the County Clerk's office within 30 days to force the recall.