Sec. 415.
(1) The first class school district board, by a vote of 2/3 of the members serving, may expel or remove from office a member for corrupt or willful malfeasance or misfeasance in office, or for willful neglect of the duties of the member's office. The reason for the expulsion or removal shall be entered on the records of the board with the names and votes of the members voting on the question.
(2) A member shall not be expelled or removed unless the member is first furnished with a written copy of the charges and is allowed to be heard in his or her defense, with aid of counsel.
(3) For this purpose the board shall have power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, and shall proceed within 10 days after service of a copy of the charge to hear and determine the merits of the case.
(4) The member's failure to appear may be good cause for removal from office.
History: 1976, Act 451, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 1977 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 303, Imd. Eff. Aug. 10, 2004 Popular Name: Act 451
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