Vacancy and Removal of Board Members.
Section 9
SEC. 9. Vacancy and Removal of Board Members. - Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Board shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term only. The President may remove any member of the Board upon the recommendation of the Commission on the following grounds: Neglect of duty or incompetence; Violation or tolerance of the violation of this Act or the Code of Ethics for Maritime Profession; Final conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude. He shall be given due notice and hearing where his right to be heard and to defend himself, assisted by counsel, shall be respected in a proper administrative investigation. The Commission's decision may be appealed within fifteen (15) days to the President whose decision shall be final and executory.