§ 714 - Removal from office; oath - Vermont Statutes

§ 714. Removal from office; oath

The governor may remove any member, including the chairman, for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office after giving him or her a copy of the charges against him or her and an opportunity to be heard, in person or by counsel in his or her defense, upon not less than 10 days' notice. Each member, including the chairman, before entering upon his or her duties shall take and subscribe an oath to perform the duties of his or her office faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of his or her ability. A record of the oath shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. (Added 1973, No. 14, § 2, eff. Feb., 23, 1973.)