(65 ILCS 5/10-1-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-2)
    Sec. 10-1-2. The mayor may, in his discretion, remove any commissioner for incompetence, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. The mayor shall within 10 days report in writing any such removal to the corporate authorities, with the reasons therefor. Any vacancy in the office of commissioner shall be filled by appointment by the mayor or, if the municipality is under the commission form of municipal government, then by the corporate authorities.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 3252.)