36 M.R.S. § 314 — Removal

The chief assessor holds office for an indefinite term unless otherwise specified by contract. A chief assessor may be removed from office as follows:
1.
Probationary period.
A chief assessor serving a probationary period may be removed by the executive committee upon 30 days' written notice stating the reason for the removal.
2.
Tenure.
A chief assessor who has tenure may be removed for cause by the executive committee in the manner provided for the removal of town managers in Title 30‑A, section 2633 .
3.
Certification revoked.
A chief assessor whose certification is revoked by the State Tax Assessor must be removed from office immediately.
4.
Lapsed or expired certification.