DE SCR63

Requests advisory opinion from Delaware Supreme Court on proper construction of § 13 of Article III of the Delaware Constitution regarding removal of public officials

Seeks clarification on five specific questions including whether grand jury indictments satisfy "reasonable cause" for removal and whether lesser actions like suspension are permitted under the provision

Asks whether a hearing is required before legislative votes to address the Governor for removal, and if so, what procedural elements must be included such as notice, counsel representation, and witness testimony

Inquires about 10-day notice requirements for each House and whether notices may be issued concurrently or must be sequential

Directs the President Pro Tempore and Speaker to forward the resolution to the Delaware Supreme Court within 5 days of passage and to the Governor within 5 days thereafter