There is a newer version of the Connecticut General Statutes
2009 Connecticut Code
Title 16 Public Service Companies
Chapter 277 Department Of Public Utility Control. Office Of Consumer Counsel. Miscellaneous Provisions
Sec. 16-5. Removal.
Sec. 16-5. Removal. Misconduct, material neglect of duty, incompetence in the
conduct of his office or active participation in political management or campaigns by
any commissioner shall constitute cause for removal. Such removal shall be made only
after judgment of the Superior Court rendered upon written complaint of the Attorney
General. The Attorney General may file such complaint in his discretion and shall file
such complaint if so directed by the Governor. Upon the filing of such complaint, a rule
to show cause shall issue to the accused, who may make any proper answer within such
time as the court may limit and shall have the right to be heard in his own defense and
by witnesses and counsel. The procedure upon such complaint shall be similar to that
in civil actions, but such complaint shall be privileged in order of trial and shall be heard
as soon as practicable. If, after hearing, the court finds cause for removal, it shall render
judgment to that effect, and thereupon the office of such commissioner shall become
vacant.(1949 Rev., S. 5394.)
Continued violation of statutory duty would constitute "material neglect of duty". 111 C. 639. Statute does not violate due process. Id., 647. Former provision required attorney general to file complaint on petition of one hundred electors alleging facts not manifestly untrue. 112 C. 586.
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