Request for Removal of County Treasurer

Key points include: 

• A petition for removal must be signed by a number of registered voters equal to ten percent of the total votes cast in the last election for the office. 
• The petition must state the grounds for removal and be filed with the State Board of Elections. 
• The circuit court may remove an officer for neglect of duty, misuse of office, or incompetence, or for certain misdemeanors. 

For more detailed information, you can refer to the full text of the code.

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