1.    An ethics commission member may be removed from office for:

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a.    Substantial neglect of duty; b.    Gross misconduct in office; c.    Violation of the commission’s code of ethics; or

d.    Willful or habitual neglect or refusal to perform the duties of the member.

2.    Removal of an ethics commission member under subsection 1 requires agreement by a majority of:

a.    The governor; b.    The majority leader of the senate; and c.    The minority leader of the senate.