1. (a) A library board member may be removed at any time by the appointing authority, after public hearing, for any cause:

   1. (1) that interferes with the proper discharge of the member's duties as a member of the board; or
   2. (2) that jeopardizes public confidence in the member.

2. (b) A vacancy occurs whenever a member is absent from six (6) consecutive regular board meetings for any cause other than illness. The appointing authority shall be notified by the secretary of the board of a vacancy.

   [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-2.5-14.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.