Power of removal of member of board of education

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New York Code › Act EDN › Title 2 › Article 35 › Section 1706

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§ 1706. Power of removal of member of board of education. For cause\nshown, and after giving notice of the charge and opportunity of defense,\nthe commissioner of education may remove any member of a board of\neducation. Wilful disobedience of any lawful requirement of the\ncommissioner of education, or a want of due diligence in obeying such\nrequirement or wilful violation or neglect of duty is cause for removal.\n

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