Illinois Statutes Chapter 205. Financial Regulation § 305/11. Board of credit union advisors

(1) There shall be a board of credit union advisors who shall consult with, advise, and make recommendations to the Governor and to the Secretary on matters pertaining to credit unions. The board of credit union advisors may also advise the Governor and Secretary upon appointments and employment of personnel in connection with the supervision and regulation of credit unions.

(2) The board of credit union advisors shall consist of 7 persons with credit union experience who shall be appointed by the Governor. Appointments to the board shall be for terms of 3 years each, except that initial appointments shall be: 3 members for 3 years each; 3 members for 2 years each and 1 member for 1 year.

(3) All members shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. In the event a vacancy occurs, the appointment to fill such vacancy shall be made in the manner of original appointment, but only for the unexpired term.

(4) The chairman of the board of credit union advisors shall be elected annually by a majority of the board members at the first meeting of the board each year.

(5) The initial meeting of the board shall be called by the Secretary and thereafter regular meetings shall be held at such times and places as shall be determined by the Governor, chairman, or Secretary, but at least once each calendar year. Special meetings may be called either by the Governor, the Secretary, the Director, the chairman, or by written notice sent by 2 or more members of the board. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum.

(6) The Department shall reimburse the board members for their actual and necessary travel and subsistence expenses.