Galveston Board of Public Safety dismisses Town Marshal Nicholas Boyer after sustaining five misconduct counts

The Galveston Board of Public Safety voted 3–0 on Sept. 4 to adopt proposed findings of fact and a final disciplinary order dismissing Town Marshal Nicholas A. Boyer effective immediately.

Board counsel Mr. Dean summarized the procedural history and the board's authority, noting the board had given notice and offered a disciplinary hearing but that no timely hearing request was produced. “On Aug. 17 the board issued the formal disciplinary charges against Nicholas Boyer,” Mr. Dean said as he reviewed Board Exhibit 1 and the notice process.

The board considered eight counts. The proposed findings sustained counts 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8; counts 2, 3 and 6 were not sustained. Chair (role) recited the findings and asked for a motion. A board member moved to adopt the findings and the final disciplinary order as presented; a second was given, and the motion carried by roll call (three ayes).

The written findings and final disciplinary order will be signed and entered into the official record and a copy provided to Boyer and his counsel. The board directed that any department property remaining in Boyer’s possession be returned to the town per the board’s designee.