(2) The Governor shall remove a council member for the following causes:
(a) Failure to attend three consecutive council meetings except for good cause.
(b) Conviction of a felony.
(c) Violation of ORS chapter 244.
(d) Violation of ORS 469.810.
(3) Before removal of a council member by the Governor, the council member shall be given a written statement of the reasons for removal and, upon request by the member, an opportunity to be heard publicly on such reasons before the Governor. A copy of the statement of reasons and a transcript of the record of the hearing shall be filed with the Secretary of State. [1981 c.49 §7]