Sec. 93.008. REMOVAL OF COUNCIL MEMBER  


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  • (a) It is a ground for removal from the council if a member:

    (1) is not eligible for appointment to the council at the time of appointment as provided by Section 93.007(a);

    (2) is not eligible to serve on the council as provided by Section 93.007(a);

    (3) violates a prohibition established by Section 93.007(b) or (c);

    (4) cannot discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the term for which the member is appointed because of illness or disability; or

    (5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during each calendar year, unless the absence is excused by a majority vote of the council.

    (b) The validity of an action of the council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a member of the council exists.

    (c) If the presiding officer of the council knows that a potential ground for removal exists, the presiding officer shall notify the governor of its existence.

    (d) The council shall inform its members as often as necessary of:

    (1) the qualifications for office prescribed by this chapter; and

    (2) the responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 732 , Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.