How can an appointed CHS board member be removed from the board? What reasons would be a basis for such a removal?

  • An appointed CHS board member may only be removed from office by the county board of commissioners. However, if CHS board members become aware of conduct that they believe necessitates removal of a fellow board member, they could advise the board of county commissioners about this conduct through the county manager. The county commissioners remain responsible for the final decision regarding whether or not to remove a CHS board member.
  • The county board of commissioners can remove a board member due to (i) commission of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; (ii) violation of a State law governing conflict of interest; (iii) violation of a written policy adopted by the county board of commissioners; (iv) habitual failure to attend meetings; (v) conduct that tends to bring the office into disrepute; or (vi) failure to maintain qualifications for appointment required under G.S. 153A-77(c). A CHS board member may be removed only after the member has been given written notice of the basis for removal and has had the opportunity to respond.