Which statement describes the proper sequence of notification in a removal matter involving the president?

• A. The executive director notifies the governor and attorney general; the governor responds
• B. The executive director notifies the president; the president notifies the governor and attorney general
• C. The president notifies the public
• D. The governor notifies the attorney general

Answer: (B)

The sequence tested relies on a clear internal chain of command for handling removal matters. The executive director kicks off the process by informing the president first, and then the president takes on the responsibility of notifying the governor and the attorney general. This maintains the president’s role as the proper intermediary in escalating the matter, ensures due process by keeping the appropriate officials informed in the correct order, and avoids bypassing the president or prematurely going public. Directly notifying the governor and attorney general from the executive director would skip that important step, and spreading notification further or publicly before the proper sequence is complete would violate the established protocol.