The Governor may remove any member of the board on proof of inefficiency, incompetency, immorality, unprofessional conduct, or continued absence from the state, for failure to perform duties, or for other sufficient cause. Any member who does not attend two (2) consecutive meetings of the board, without just cause, shall be subject to removal by the Governor. The president of the board shall notify the Governor in writing when any such member has failed to attend two (2) consecutive regular meetings. No removal shall be made without first giving the accused an opportunity to be heard in refutation of the charges made against him or her, and he or she shall be entitled to receive a copy of the charges at the time of filing.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 73 - Professions and Vocations
General Licensing Requirements
§ 73-9-7. State board of dental examiners; dental districts; nominations for appointment
§ 73-9-11. How members shall qualify; quorum
§ 73-9-13. Officers of board; duties and powers
§ 73-9-15. Vote of board members
§ 73-9-17. Board to implement chapter
§ 73-9-19. Registration of dentists
§ 73-9-25. Examinations; subjects; time and place for holding
§ 73-9-27. Licenses; how issued and fees
§ 73-9-29. Certification of dental specialists
§ 73-9-35. Licenses to be exhibited
§ 73-9-37. Duplicate licenses: when issued
§ 73-9-39. Practice under corporation or business name prohibited
§ 73-9-43. Schedule of license fees; delinquency penalties; disposition and distribution of fees
§ 73-9-45. Board members to investigate complaints
§ 73-9-51. Board members not liable to suit for official acts
§ 73-9-53. Licensed pharmacists may fill dentists' prescriptions
§ 73-9-55. Authorization for dental laboratory work
§ 73-9-57. Penalties for practicing illegally
§ 73-9-59. Prosecuting officers under duty to act
§ 73-9-63. Complaint filed against dentist or dental hygienist; hearing