Removal of commissioner

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§ 1873. Removal of commissioner

During his or her term of office, the governor may remove the commissioner upon charges preferred in writing and after hearing, which shall be a public hearing if the commissioner requests the same, upon the following grounds:

(1) Incompetency amounting to failure to perform his or her official duties competently;

(2) Misconduct in office which shall be construed to include:

(a) failure to be of good behavior;

(b) participation, directly or indirectly, in a political campaign, rally, caucus or other political gathering, other than to vote.


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