This bill establishes new procedures and standards for the removal and replacement of members from local land use boards, specifically addressing conduct that warrants removal. It repeals and reenacts RSA 673:13, detailing the grounds for removal, which include malfeasance, misfeasance, inefficiency, neglect of duty, or if a member is dismissed from office or convicted of certain violations. The bill defines key terms such as "malfeasance," "misfeasance," and "neglect of duty," and outlines the process for removal, including the requirement for a public hearing, written notice to the member, and the burden of proof on the petitioner to establish grounds for removal.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the governing body must hold a public hearing within a specified timeframe after receiving a removal petition, and it requires public notice of the hearing. It stipulates that the governing body must provide a written resolution of removal, which includes findings of fact and conclusions of law, and allows for appeals to the superior court. The bill also emphasizes that any member removed for just cause will be ineligible to serve for the remainder of their term, with eligibility restored automatically after that period unless otherwise barred by law. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.