A board member may be removed for which finding?

• A. Bankruptcy
• B. Residency outside the state
• C. Felony conviction or offense involving moral turpitude
• D. Traffic violation

Answer: (C)

A board member can be removed for conduct that directly undermines the trust and integrity required to protect the public. A felony conviction or an offense involving moral turpitude fits this by signaling serious criminal behavior or deceitful, inherently immoral conduct, which calls into question the person’s honesty, reliability, and fitness to serve. Moral turpitude covers acts of dishonesty or fundamental vice, and a felony demonstrates a level of culpability that boards regard as incompatible with holding a position of public trust.

Bankruptcy alone doesn’t automatically equal unfitness to serve; a person may have bankruptcy without reflecting dishonesty or misconduct relevant to the duties. Residency outside the state can affect eligibility or meeting requirements, but isn’t, by itself, a ground for removal unless specific rules say so. A traffic violation is generally minor and not a basis for removal unless it involves a serious continuing pattern or a crime, which isn’t indicated here.