For continued neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetency or official misconduct, the state board of education may remove a county superintendent. However, before the removal, the officer shall have ten (10) days' notice of the charge, and shall be allowed opportunity to make defense.Codes, 1930, § 6550; 1942, § 6235; Laws, 1924, ch. 283; Laws, 1930, ch. 278.
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