Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - State Board of Education
Section 2-203 - Removal of Members

(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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