§ 33.031 EXPULSION OF A FIREFIGHTER AND RECALL OF OFFICERS; DUE PROCESS.
   (A)   A recommendation for the expulsion of a firefighter may only be made by the written concurrence of the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief and Senior Captain. The grounds and nature of the charged infraction(s) of the bylaws supporting the recommendation shall be set forth in detail.
   (B)   A recommendation for the recall of an officer may only be made by two methods:
      (1)   The written and signed recommendation of not less than three officers; or
      (2)   A vote of the members at a regular or specially-called meeting. In either case, the grounds and nature of the charged infraction(s) of the bylaws supporting the recommendation shall be set forth in detail.
   (C)   The expulsion of a firefighter or recall of an officer can take place only by a two-thirds vote of the total membership at a regular or specially-called meeting for that purpose. Voting for this purpose shall be by secret ballot.
   (D)   The charged firefighter or officer shall be entitled to:
      (1)   Not less than ten days’ written notice of the meeting, together with a complete copy of the recommendation containing the grounds and nature of the charged infraction(s) of the bylaws; and
      (2)   The right to attend and present witnesses and evidence to refute the charges.