Maryland Education Section 2-203

      (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.