Section 2-203 - Removal of members.
§ 2-203. Removal of members.
(a) Removal by Governor.- The Governor may remove a member of the State Board for:
(1) Immorality;
(2) Misconduct in office;
(3) Incompetency; or
(4) Willful neglect of duty.
(b) Notice of hearing required.-
(1) Before removing a member, the Governor shall send the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(2) If the member requests a hearing within the 10-day period:
(i) The Governor promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the Governor sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii) The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the Governor in his own defense, in person or by counsel.
(c) Record of removal to be filed.- If a member is removed, the Governor shall file in the office of the Secretary of State:
(1) A complete statement of all charges made against the member;
(2) The findings of the Governor as to the charges; and
(3) A complete record of the proceedings.
[An. Code 1957, art. 77, § 3; 1978, ch. 22, § 2.]