The Governor may remove any appointive member of the board for immorality, misconduct in office, incompetency or willful neglect of duty, giving to him a copy of the charges against him and, upon not less than 10 days' notice, an opportunity of being heard publicly in person or by counsel in his own defense. If any member shall be removed, the Governor shall file in the office of the Secretary of State a complete statement of all charges against such member of his findings thereon, together with a complete record of the proceedings.
Ala. Code § 16-3-4 (1975)