4.7.1. Except as required by law, an appointed officer or a member of an appointive board may be removed only for cause by the Board of Selectmen.
4.7.2. Except as required by law, no such removal for cause shall be effected unless the officer or member has received a statement in writing of the reasons why he should be removed. This statement shall be prepared by the Board of Selectmen. Not less than fifteen days after the delivery of the statement of reasons, an opportunity for a public hearing before the Board of Selectmen must be provided at which time the appointed officer or member may appear with counsel.