Md. Code, Education § 2-203
This is the official text of Md. Code, Education § 2-203, part of Maryland’s Code, Education — governs public schools and universities in Maryland.
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§2–203.
Official statutory text
(a) The Governor may remove a member of the State Board for:
(1) Immorality;
(2) Misconduct in office;
(3) Incompetency; or
(4) Willful neglect of duty.
(b) (1) Before removing a member, the Governor shall send the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(2) If the member requests a hearing within the 10-day period:
(i) The Governor promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the Governor sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii) The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the Governor in his own defense, in person or by counsel.
(c) If a member is removed, the Governor shall file in the office of the Secretary of State:
(1) A complete statement of all charges made against the member;
(2) The findings of the Governor as to the charges; and
(3) A complete record of the proceedings.
(1) Immorality;
(2) Misconduct in office;
(3) Incompetency; or
(4) Willful neglect of duty.
(b) (1) Before removing a member, the Governor shall send the member a copy of the charges against him and give him an opportunity within 10 days to request a hearing.
(2) If the member requests a hearing within the 10-day period:
(i) The Governor promptly shall hold a hearing, but a hearing may not be set within 10 days after the Governor sends the member a notice of the hearing; and
(ii) The member shall have an opportunity to be heard publicly before the Governor in his own defense, in person or by counsel.
(c) If a member is removed, the Governor shall file in the office of the Secretary of State:
(1) A complete statement of all charges made against the member;
(2) The findings of the Governor as to the charges; and
(3) A complete record of the proceedings.
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