The Roofing Advisory Board is created and shall consist of 8 persons, one of whom is a knowledgeable public member and 7 of whom are (i) designated as the qualifying party of a licensed roofing contractor or (ii) legally qualified to act for the business organization on behalf of the licensee in all matters connected with its roofing contracting business, have the authority to supervise roofing installation operations, and actively engaged in day-to-day activities of the business organization for a licensed roofing contractor . One of the 7 nonpublic members on the Board shall represent a statewide association representing home builders and another of the 7 nonpublic members shall represent an association predominately representing retailers. The public member shall not be licensed under this Act . Each member shall be appointed by the Secretary . Five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. A quorum is required for all Board decisions.
Members of the Board shall be immune from suit in any action based upon any disciplinary proceedings or other acts performed in good faith as members of the Board, unless the conduct that gave rise to the suit was willful and wanton misconduct.
The persons appointed shall hold office for 4 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. No member shall serve more than 2 complete 4 year terms.
The Secretary shall have the authority to remove or suspend any member of the Board for cause at any time before the expiration of his or her term. The Secretary shall be the sole arbiter of cause.
The Secretary shall fill a vacancy for the unexpired portion of the term with an appointee who meets the same qualifications as the person whose position has become vacant. The Board shall meet annually to elect one member as chairman and one member as vice-chairman. No officer shall be elected more than twice in succession to the same office. The members of the Board shall receive reimbursement for actual, necessary, and authorized expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the Board.
225 ILCS 335/11.5