5-7. Removal of State Officers.
A. Reasons. A state officer may be removed from office for any of the following reasons:
1. intentional conduct in violation of these rules or the law.
2. nonfeasance
3. aiding or supporting any political party other than the Democratic Party.
4. aiding or supporting any candidate opposing a nominee of the Democratic Party.
5. conviction of a felony
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B. Procedures. A state officer shall be removed under the following procedures:
1. A written petition shall be filed by five (5) members of the State Central Committee by delivery of the original petition to the highest ranking officer of the state party not named in the petition, with a copy to the officer named as violator in the petition.
2. The petition shall name the alleged violator and specify the conduct constituting the violation. It shall be signed by the petitioner and be delivered at least fifteen (15) days prior to any regularly scheduled State Central Committee meeting.
3. The officer receiving the original petition shall present the petition or a copy thereof to the State Central Committee at its next meeting. If no State Central Committee meeting is scheduled, the officer shall call for one to be held within forty-five (45) days from the date of delivery of the original petition to the officer.
4. After a hearing, the State Central Committee shall vote to determine if a violation has occurred. For purposes of this vote a quorum shall be three-fourths (3/4) of the entire membership. The State Central Committee shall decide by a two-thirds (2/3) non-secret vote of all members present. No proxies shall be permitted in determining a quorum nor in voting. If the State Central Committee decides that a violation has occurred, the officer shall be considered removed.
5. Upon the removal of an officer, the office shall be declared vacant and filled in the manner as provided in Rule 5-8.B.
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