73-9-9 - Removal of members. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 73-9-9. Removal of members.
 

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. 
 

Sources: Codes, 1930, § 4298; 1942, § 8750; Laws,  1928, ch. 131; Laws, 1983, ch. 488, § 5; reenacted, Laws, 1991, ch. 483, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 1997, ch. 541, § 5; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2002, ch. 524, § 5, eff from and after June 30, 2002.