10-1-206. Examination as to fitness — board of examination. (1) The governor, when the governor considers it necessary, may order an officer to appear before a board of examination. The board of examination consists of three officers, senior in rank to the officer whose fitness for service is under examination. The board may:

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(a)inquire into the fitness for military service due to physical disability of an officer under 10-1-203(1)(b);

(b)inquire into the moral character, capacity, and professional fitness of an officer in order to make a recommendation under 10-1-205(2)(e).

(2)The board, under 10-1-203(1)(b), may recommend the retention of the officer being examined or recommend the officer’s retirement because of a physical inability to perform active service.

(3)The board, under 10-1-205(2)(e), may recommend the discharge and the vacating of the officer’s commission or warrant.

(4)The findings of the board become effective only upon the approval of the governor.