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§ 2-203. Removal of members

MD Educ Code § 2-203 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

(b)    (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.

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