N.Y.C. Charter § 662: Section 662. Removal by mayor after hearing.

Any member may be removed by the mayor on proof of official misconduct, or of negligence in official duties, or of conduct in any manner connected with his or her official duties which tends to discredit his or her office, or of mental or physical inability to perform his or her duties; but before removal he or she shall receive a copy of the charges and shall be entitled to a hearing before the mayor and to the assistance of counsel at such hearing.