(a)
(1) For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner may be removed by the vote of a three-fourths (¾) majority of the members of the governing body of the municipality.
(2) However, a commissioner shall be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing on them and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.
(b) In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings on it, shall be filed in the office of the clerk.