Maine § 1874. - Removal of an officer
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1874. — Removal of an officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1874.. Removal of an officer
A member may bring charges of misconduct or incompetency against an officer by filing them with the secretary or president of the association together with a petition signed by 10% of the members requesting the removal of the officer. The directors shall vote upon the removal of the officer at the first meeting of the board held after the hearing on the charges, and the officer may be removed by a majority vote, notwithstanding any contract the officer may have with the association, which terminates upon the officer's removal, anything in the contract to the contrary notwithstanding. The officer against whom such charges are made must be served with a copy of the charges not less than 10 days prior to the meeting and must have an opportunity at the meeting to be heard in person and by counsel and to present evidence, and the persons making the charges must have the same opportunity. [RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. E, §12 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1874.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1874. cover?
Section 1874. ("Removal of an officer") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 1874.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1874." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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