15 U.S.C. § 6754
There is established a board of directors of the Association, which shall have authority to govern and supervise all activities of the Association.
The Board shall have such of the powers and authority of the Association as may be specified in the bylaws of the Association.1
The Board shall consist of 13 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, in accordance with the procedures established under Senate Resolution 116 of the 112th Congress, of whom-
Before making any appointments pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), the President shall request a list of recommended candidates from the States through the NAIC, which shall not be binding on the President. If the NAIC fails to submit a list of recommendations not later than 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may make the requisite appointments without considering the views of the NAIC.
Not more than 4 Board members appointed under paragraph (1)(A) shall belong to the same political party.
If, after offering each currently serving State insurance commissioner an appointment to the Board, fewer than 8 State insurance commissioners have accepted appointment to the Board, the President may appoint the remaining State insurance commissioner Board members, as required under paragraph (1)(A), of the appropriate political party as required under subparagraph (B), from among individuals who are former State insurance commissioners.
A former State insurance commissioner appointed as described in clause (i) may not be employed by or have any present direct or indirect financial interest in any insurer, insurance producer, or other entity in the insurance industry, other than direct or indirect ownership of, or beneficial interest in, an insurance policy or annuity contract written or sold by an insurer.
If a Board member appointed under paragraph (1)(A) ceases to be a State insurance commissioner during the term of the Board member, the Board member shall cease to be a Board member.
In making any appointment pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1), the President may seek recommendations for candidates from groups representing the category of individuals described, which shall not be binding on the President.
For purposes of this subsection, the term "State insurance commissioner" means a person who serves in the position in State government, or on the board, commission, or other body that is the primary insurance regulatory authority for the State.
Except as provided under paragraph (2), the term of service for each Board member shall be 2 years.
The term of service shall be 1 year, as designated by the President at the time of the nomination of the subject Board members for-
A Board member may continue to serve after the expiration of the term to which the Board member was appointed for the earlier of 2 years or until a successor is appointed.
A Board member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the predecessor of the Board member was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term.
Board members may be reappointed to successive terms.
The appointment of initial Board members shall be made no later than 90 days after January 12, 2015.
The Board shall meet-
A majority of all Board members shall constitute a quorum.
Decisions of the Board shall require the approval of a majority of all Board members present at a meeting, a quorum being present.
The Board shall hold its first meeting not later than 45 days after the date on which all initial Board members have been appointed.
Board members appointed pursuant to subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (c)(1) shall not have access to confidential information received by the Association in connection with complaints, investigations, or disciplinary proceedings involving insurance producers.
The Board shall issue and enforce an ethical conduct code to address permissible and prohibited activities of Board members and Association officers, employees, agents, or consultants. The code shall, at a minimum, include provisions that prohibit any Board member or Association officer, employee, agent or consultant from-
Except as provided in paragraph (2), no Board member may receive any compensation from the Association or any other person or entity on account of Board membership.
Board members may be reimbursed only by the Association for travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates consistent with rates authorized for employees of Federal agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, while away from home or regular places of business in performance of services for the Association.
1So in original. Probably should be "such powers and authority as may be specified in the bylaws of the Association."
2So in original. Probably should be "paragraph (1)(A) of subsection (c),".
3So in original. Probably should be "paragraph (1)(B) of subsection (c);".
4So in original. Probably should be "paragraph (1)(C) of subsection (c)."
15 U.S.C. § 6754
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTSenate Resolution 116 of the 112th Congress, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), which was agreed to June 29, 2011, provided for expedited Senate consideration of certain nominations subject to advice and consent.
PRIOR PROVISIONSProvisions similar to this section were contained in section 6756 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 114-1.A prior section 6754,Pub. L. 106-102, title III, §3246754,, 113 Stat. 1424, related to relationship to the Federal Government, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 114-1.