(a) A public officer who is required by law to publish a legal notice or financial statement commits nonfeasance of office if the officer fails to make the publication.
(b) A public officer who commits nonfeasance of office:
(1) is subject to forfeiture of salary for the month in which the notice or statement is not published; and
(2) may be removed from office if the officer wilfully continues to commit nonfeasance of office under Subsection (a).