Idaho § 42-1803 - Removal
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 42-1803 — Removal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-1803. Removal
The governor may remove the director of the department of water resources for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office, delivering to him a copy of the charges and affording him an opportunity of being publicly heard in person or by counsel in his own defense, upon not less than ten (10) days’ notice; such hearing to be held publicly in the office of the governor at the capitol.
If the director shall be removed, the governor shall file in the office of the secretary of state a complete statement of all charges made against such director, and his findings thereon, together with a complete record of the proceedings.
[42-1803, added 1943, ch. 58, sec. 8, p. 120; am. 1974, ch. 20, sec. 30, p. 533.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 42-1803
What does Idaho Statutes § 42-1803 cover?
Section 42-1803 ("Removal") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 42-1803?
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