N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 2827: Removal of authority members

§ 2827. Removal of authority members. Except as otherwise provided in

this chapter, every member of every authority or commission heretofore

or hereafter continued or created by this chapter, except ex-officio

members, that is, members whose membership results by virtue of their

incumbency of a public office, shall be removable by the public officer

or public body which is empowered by this chapter to appoint such

authority or commission member, for inefficiency, breach of fiduciary

duty, neglect of duty or misconduct in office, provided, however, that

such member shall be given a copy of the charges against him and an

opportunity of being heard in person, or by counsel, in his or her

defense upon not less than ten days' notice.