Sec. 1107.
(1) The governor may remove a member of a school board from office under this section if the governor is satisfied from the evidence submitted to the governor that the member is guilty of gross neglect of duty, corrupt conduct in office, or any other misfeasance or malfeasance in office.
(2) Before the governor removes a school board member under this section, all of the following procedures shall be followed:
(a) Charges shall be submitted to the governor in writing specifying the grounds for removal. The charges shall be accompanied by any supporting evidence and by the affidavit of the person making the charges verifying that the person believes the charges to be true.
(b) A copy of the charges shall be served on the school board member. Service shall be made as follows:
(i) If the school board member can be found, by handing the school board member a copy of the charges and of any affidavits or exhibits accompanying the charges.
(ii) If the school board member cannot be found, by leaving a copy of the charges and of any affidavits or exhibits accompanying the charges with a person of suitable age at the school board member's last known place of residence or, if a person of suitable age is not available, by posting the copy or copies in a conspicuous place at the school board member's last known place of residence.
(c) The school board member shall be given an opportunity to respond to the charges.
(3) A person removed from office under this section is not eligible for election or appointment to a school board or intermediate school board for a period of 3 years from the date of removal.
History: Add. 2004, Act 234, Imd. Eff. July 21, 2004
Popular Name: Act 451