§ 2–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 2-203 (2026)
Title 2. State Department of Education
Subtitle 2. State Board of Education
§ 2–203LinkCopy Citation
(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.