Sec. 84.009. REMOVAL. (a) A county auditor may be removed from office and a successor appointed if, after due investigation by the district judges who appointed the auditor, it is proven that the auditor:
(1) has committed official misconduct; or
(2) is incompetent to faithfully discharge the duties of the office of county auditor.
(b) The district judges who appointed a county auditor under Section 84.002(b)(2) or Section 84.008 may discontinue the services of the auditor after the expiration of one year after the date of the appointment if it is clearly shown that the auditor is not necessary and the auditor's services are not commensurate with the auditor's salary.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Organization of County Government
Subtitle B - Commissioners Court and County Officers
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 84.001. Effect of Reference to "District Judges"; Majority Vote Required
Section 84.002. Appointment of County Auditor
Section 84.003. Procedure for Appointment
Section 84.005. Procedure for Appointment and Term in Populous County
Section 84.006. Qualifications
Section 84.008. Joint Employment of County Auditor