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Maryland Code, Education § 2-203

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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