(A) Using the procedures under subsection (B) of this section, the Inspector General may only be removed upon a finding of the following grounds:
(1) Failure to perform the duties outlined in this subchapter;
(2) Conviction for a criminal act;
(3) Misconduct, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office that undermines the credibility of the Inspector General or hinders his or her ability to perform official duties; or
(4) Demonstration of a pattern of incompetence or lack of fitness for the position.
(B) The Inspector General may only be removed upon:
(1) A recommendation by two-thirds vote of the Civilian Review and Accountability Board, followed by the concurrence of the Mayor, and the subsequent approval by a majority vote of Metro Council members; or
(2) A recommendation by the Mayor, followed by the concurrence of two-thirds vote of the Civilian Review and Accountability Board, and the subsequent approval by a majority vote of Metro Council members.
(C) The Inspector General may appeal his or her removal to Jefferson Circuit Court.
(D) When a vacancy is created by an expired term, or by the removal, resignation, or death of an Inspector General, an interim Inspector General shall be appointed by the Mayor within 30 days and approved by Metro Council. If less than one year remains in the term of the outgoing Inspector General, the interim appointee shall serve until the end of the term. If one year or more remains in the term of the outgoing Inspector General, the interim appointee shall serve for six months or until a new Inspector General is found under the process established in LMCO § 36.79, whichever period of time is shorter.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 147-2020, approved 12-2-2020)