KRS 80.090: Removal of member for incompetency, neglect or malfeasance.

Whenever it appears to the appointing officer that a member of a housing authority

appointed by him is incompetent or guilty of neglect of duty or malfeasance, the

appointing officer shall require the member to appear before him to show cause why he

should not be removed from office. At least fifteen (15) days' written notice of the hearing

shall be given to the member whose conduct is in question and to all other members of

the authority. At the hearing the member may be represented by counsel and may appe ar

personally and present such pertinent evidence as he wishes or as the appointing officer

requests. If after the hearing the appointing officer determines that a member has been

incompetent or has been guilty of neglect of duty or malfeasance, he shall r emove the

member from the authority within seven (7) days, and there shall be a vacancy of the

office.