Section 2827. Removal of authority members

Except as otherwise provided in
  this chapter, every member of every authority or  commission  heretofore
  or  hereafter  continued  or  created by this chapter, except ex-officio
  members, that is, members whose membership results by  virtue  of  their
  incumbency  of a public office, shall be removable by the public officer
  or public body which is  empowered  by  this  chapter  to  appoint  such
  authority  or  commission  member,  for inefficiency, neglect of duty or
  misconduct in office, provided, however, that such member shall be given
  a copy of the charges against him and an opportunity of being  heard  in
  person,  or  by  counsel,  in  his  defense upon not less than ten days'
  notice.