C.R.S.
Section 11-44-106.5
Suspension or removal of directors, officers, or employees
- penalty
(1)
Intentionally left blank —Ed.(a)
The commissioner may suspend or remove any director, officer, or employee of an association who in the opinion of the commissioner has:(I)
Violated the savings and loan association laws or a lawful regulation or order issued thereunder;(II)
Engaged or participated in any unsafe or unsound practice in the conduct of savings and loan business;(III)
Committed or engaged in any act, omission, or practice which constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty to the association and the association has suffered or will probably suffer financial loss or other damage or the interests of account holders may be seriously prejudiced thereby; or(IV)
Received financial gain by reason of a violation, practice, or breach of fiduciary duty that involved personal dishonesty or demonstrated a willful or continuing disregard for the safety or soundness of the association.(b)
The commissioner may suspend or remove any director, officer, or employee of an association who, under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state or territory of the United States:(I)
Has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to or been convicted of a crime involving theft or fraud that is classified as a felony; or(II)
Is subject to an order removing or suspending such individual from office, or prohibiting such individual’s participation in the conduct of the affairs of any credit union, savings and loan association, bank, or other financial institution.(1.2)
A suspension or removal order issued pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall include a description of the grounds for the suspension or removal. A copy of the order shall be sent to the association concerned and to each member of its board of directors.(2)
Intentionally left blank —Ed.(a)
The commissioner shall send written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to any person affected by subsection (1) of this section, at least ten days prior to a hearing held pursuant to section 24-4-105, C.R.S., at which the commissioner shall preside.(b)
If the commissioner determines that a specific case involves extraordinary circumstances which require immediate action, he may suspend or remove a person under subsection (1) of this section without notice or a hearing, but he shall conduct a hearing under section 24-4-105, C.R.S., within thirty days after such suspension or removal.(c)
Any person who performs any duty or who exercises any power of a domestic savings and loan association after receipt of a suspension or removal order under subsection (1) of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501.(d)
In extraordinary circumstances, upon order of the commissioner, any hearing conducted pursuant to this section shall be exempt from any provision of law requiring that proceedings of the commissioner be conducted publicly. Such extraordinary circumstances occur when specific concern arises about prompt withdrawal of moneys from the institution.
Source:
Section 11-44-106.5 — Suspension or removal of directors, officers, or employees - penalty, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-11.pdf
(accessed Oct. 20, 2023).