§ 2-203
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§2–203.
(a)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.
(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)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.