§ 16-59-3 - Removal of public members of board. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 16-59-3

   § 16-59-3  Removal of public members ofboard. – Public members of the board of governors shall be removable by the governor forcause only, and removal solely for partisan or personal reasons unrelated tocapacity or fitness for the office shall be unlawful. No removal shall be madefor any cause except after ten (10) days' notice in writing of specificcharges, with opportunity for the member to be present in person and withcounsel at a public hearing before the governor, to introduce witnesses anddocumentary evidence in his or her own defense, and to confront andcross-examine adversary witnesses; and appeal shall lie to the superior courtfrom the governor's determination.