If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, whom shall the executive director notify?

• A. The governor
• B. The attorney general
• C. The public
• D. The president of the board

Answer: (D)

Notify the president of the board.

When a staff executive director uncovers information that could justify removal or disciplinary action, the appropriate path is to bring that information to the board’s leadership so the board can determine next steps. The president acts as the chair responsible for coordinating enforcement actions, investigations, and any subsequent proceedings, ensuring due process and proper governance.

Other recipients would bypass the board’s established process: the governor acts only in executive capacity over state agencies and isn’t the first channel for board-level disciplinary actions; the attorney general would come in only if the board formally seeks legal enforcement or advice in a specific case; and the public admission of such information would typically breach confidentiality and due-process protections.