1. (a) The Governor may remove a member of the State Board for:

   1. (1) Immorality;
   2. (2) Misconduct in office;
   3. (3) Incompetency; or
   4. (4) Willful neglect of duty.

2. (b)

   1. (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. (2) If the member requests a hearing within the 10-day period:

      1. (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
      2. (ii) The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the Governor in his own defense, in person or by counsel.

3. (c) If a member is removed, the Governor shall file in the office of the Secretary of State:

   1. (1) A complete statement of all charges made against the member;
   2. (2) The findings of the Governor as to the charges; and
   3. (3) A complete record of the proceedings.

Added by Acts 1978, c. 22, § 2, eff. July 1, 1978.

Formerly Art. 77, § 3.