§ 12-91. Removal and suspension.

(a)

The medical examiner shall serve at the pleasure of the board of county commissioners.

(b)

As set forth herein grounds for removal or suspension shall include, but not be limited to:

(1)

Malfeasances, misfeasance or nonfeasance;

(2)

Negligence in the handling of the duties and responsibilities of the medical examiner;

(3)

A conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony; or

(4)

Removal or suspension through final agency action of the medical examiner's commission, pursuant to F.S. § 406.075(1).

(c)

In the event of removal, the medical examiner's appointment shall automatically expire upon the effective date of the removal. During any period of suspension, the county manager may appoint a competent physician to act in his/her stead.

(Ord. No. 2015-90, § 1, 12-14-15)