A. A commissioner may be removed by the mayor or board of supervisors for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office. The commissioner shall be removed only after he has been given a copy of the charges at least ten days prior to the hearing and has had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.
B. If a commissioner is removed, a record of the proceedings together with the charges and findings shall be filed in the office of the clerk of that city, town or county.
C. This section does not apply to a commissioner who automatically holds office by virtue of being a city council member.