For inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office, a commissioner may be removed by the governing body of the county in the case of a county authority, or by the mayor, if he has the power of appointment of commissioners, otherwise, by the governing body of the city in the case of a city authority. A commissioner shall be removed only after he has been given a copy of the charges at least 10 days prior to the hearing on them and has had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. If a commissioner is removed, a record of the proceedings and the charges and findings on them shall be filed in the office of the clerk.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 34282
Officers and Employees
Known as the Housing Authorities Law
The act spans §§ 34200–34380 (141 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 208 Cal. App. 2d 599 - HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF NEEDLES v. City Council of City of Needles (1962)
Most recently applied in 208 Cal. App. 2d 599 - HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF NEEDLES v. City Council of City of Needles (October 1962)
Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 710.
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