Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 407/30-30. Auction Advisory Board

(a) There is hereby created the Auction Advisory Board. The Advisory Board shall consist of 7 members and shall be appointed by the Secretary. In making the appointments, the Secretary shall give due consideration to the recommendations by members and organizations of the industry, including but not limited to the Illinois State Auctioneers Association. Five members of the Advisory Board shall be licensed auctioneers. One member shall be a public member who represents the interests of consumers and who is not licensed under this Act or the spouse of a person licensed under this Act or who has any responsibility for management or formation of policy of or any financial interest in the auctioneering profession. One member shall be actively engaged in the real estate industry and licensed as a broker or managing broker. The Advisory Board shall annually elect, at its first meeting of the fiscal year, one of its members to serve as Chairperson.

(b) The members' terms shall be for 4 years and until a successor is appointed. No member shall be reappointed to the Board for a term that would cause the member's cumulative service to the Board to exceed 10 years. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made by the Secretary for the unexpired portion of the term. To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall appoint members to ensure that the various geographic regions of the State are properly represented on the Advisory Board.

(c) Four Board members shall constitute a quorum. A quorum is required for all Board decisions. A vacancy in the membership of the Board shall not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all of the rights and perform all of the duties of the Board.

(d) Each member of the Advisory Board may receive a per diem stipend in an amount to be determined by the Secretary. While engaged in the performance of duties, each member shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses.

(e) Members of the Advisory Board shall be immune from suit in an action based upon any disciplinary proceedings or other acts performed in good faith as members of the Advisory Board.

(f) The Advisory Board shall meet as convened by the Department.

(g) The Advisory Board shall advise the Department on matters of licensing and education and make recommendations to the Department on those matters and shall hear and make recommendations to the Secretary on disciplinary matters that require a formal evidentiary hearing.

(h) The Secretary shall give due consideration to all recommendations of the Advisory Board.