Vacancies and removals

§ 147. Vacancies and removals. If a vacancy shall occur in the office\nof any member of the board otherwise than by expiration of term, it\nshall be filled by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of\nthe senate, for the unexpired term. The governor may remove the chairman\nor any member of the board for cause after giving him a copy of the\ncharges and an opportunity of being heard in person or by counsel on not\nless than ten days' notice. If the chairman or a member of the board be\nremoved the governor shall file with the department of state a statement\nof the cause of such removal.\n