N.Y. Education Law § 1706: Power of removal of member of board of education

§ 1706. Power of removal of member of board of education. For cause

shown, and after giving notice of the charge and opportunity of defense,

the commissioner of education may remove any member of a board of

education. Wilful disobedience of any lawful requirement of the

commissioner of education, or a want of due diligence in obeying such

requirement or wilful violation or neglect of duty is cause for removal.