Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 2-203 - Removal of members(a) The Governor may remove a member of the State Board for: (2) Misconduct in office;(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.