Failure on the part of a public official to perform any of the duties prescribed in chapter 73A , this chapter , section 8.39 , and sections 11.1 , 11.2 , 11.4 , and 11.5 , constitutes a simple misdemeanor, and is sufficient ground for removal from office. [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 390; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §24.24 ] 2021 Acts, ch 80, §14