The assessor may be removed by a majority vote of the conference board, after charges of misconduct, nonfeasance, malfeasance, or misfeasance in office are substantiated at a public hearing, if a hearing is demanded by the assessor by written notice served upon the chairperson of the conference board. For purposes of this section, “misconduct” includes but is not limited to knowingly engaging in assessment methods, practices, or conduct that contravene any applicable law, administrative rule, or order of any court or other government authority.