ยง  2827. Removal of authority members. Except as otherwise provided in
  this chapter, every member of every authority or  commission  heretofore
  or  hereafter  continued  or  created by this chapter, except ex-officio
  members, that is, members whose membership results by  virtue  of  their
  incumbency  of a public office, shall be removable by the public officer
  or public body which is  empowered  by  this  chapter  to  appoint  such
  authority  or  commission  member, for inefficiency, breach of fiduciary
  duty, neglect of duty or misconduct in office, provided,  however,  that
  such  member  shall  be  given  a copy of the charges against him and an
  opportunity of being heard in person, or  by  counsel,  in  his  or  her
  defense upon not less than ten days' notice.
Structure New York Laws
Article 9 - General Provisions
Title 2 - Boards of Public Authorities
2824 - Role and Responsibilities of Board Members.
2824-A - Mission Statement and Measurement Report.
2825 - Membership on Authorities and Commissions; Independence; and Financial Disclosure.
2826 - Quorums and Majorities.
2827 - Removal of Authority Members.