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For cause shown, and after giving notice of the charge and opportunity of defense, the commissioner of education may remove any member of a board of education. Wilful disobedience of any lawful requirement of the commissioner of education, or a want of due diligence in obeying such requirement or wilful violation or neglect of duty, is cause for removal.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Education Law - EDN § 2559. Power of removal of member of board of education - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/education-law/edn-sect-2559.html
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