(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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