§ 1873 -   Removal of commissioner

§ 1873. Removal of commissioner

During his term of office, the governor may remove the commissioner upon charges preferred in writing and after hearing, which shall be a public hearing if the commissioner requests the same, upon the following grounds:

(1) Incompetency amounting to failure to perform his official duties competently;

(2) Misconduct in office which shall be construed to include:

(a) failure to be of good behavior;

(b) participation, directly or indirectly, in a political campaign, rally, caucus or other political gathering, other than to vote.