Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 427/25. Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Board

(a) There is hereby created the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Board, which shall consist of 7 members appointed by the Secretary. All members must be residents of the State and must have resided in the State for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of appointment. Five members of the Board must be licensees under this Act. Two members of the Board shall be owners of, or hold a shareholder's interest in, a unit in a community association at the time of appointment who are not licensees under this Act and have no direct affiliation with the community association's community association manager. This Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Department.

(b) The term of each member shall be for 4 years and until that member's 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. The Secretary shall remove from the Board any member whose license has become void or has been revoked or suspended and may remove any member of the Board for neglect of duty, misconduct, or incompetence. A member who is subject to formal disciplinary proceedings shall be disqualified from all Board business until the charge is resolved. A member also shall be disqualified from any matter on which the member cannot act objectively.

(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) The Board shall elect annually, at its first meeting of the fiscal year, a chairperson and vice chairperson.

(e) Each member shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the duties as a Board member. The Board may receive a per diem stipend in an amount to be determined by the Secretary.

(f) The Board may recommend policies, procedures, and rules relevant to the administration and enforcement of this Act.

(g) Members of the 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 Board.