225 ILCS 458/25-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS|225 ILCS 458/ - Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002.|Article 25 - Administrative Provisions

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027)Sec. 25-10. Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board; appointment.(a) There is hereby created the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board.  The Board  shall be composed of the Coordinator and 10 persons appointed by the Governor.  Members shall be appointed to the Board  subject to the following conditions:(1) All appointed members shall have been residents     and citizens of this State for at least 5 years prior to the date of appointment.(2) The appointed membership of the Board should     reasonably reflect the geographic distribution of the population of the State.(3) Four appointed members shall have been actively     engaged and currently licensed as State certified general real estate appraisers for a period of not less than 5 years.(4) Three  appointed members shall have been actively     engaged and currently licensed as State certified residential real estate appraisers for a period of not less than 5 years.(5) One  appointed member shall hold a valid  license     as a real estate broker for at least 3 years prior to the date of the appointment and  shall hold either a valid State certified general real estate appraiser license or a valid State certified residential appraiser license issued under this Act or a predecessor Act for a period of at least 5 years prior to the appointment.(6) One appointed member shall be a representative of     a financial institution, as evidenced by proof of employment with a financial institution.(7) One appointed member shall represent the     interests of the general public.  This member or the member's spouse shall not be licensed under this Act nor be employed by or have any financial interest in an appraisal business, appraisal management company, real estate brokerage business, or a financial institution.In making appointments as  provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, the Governor shall  give due consideration to recommendations by members and organizations  representing the profession.In making the appointments as  provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, the Governor shall give  due consideration to the recommendations by members and organizations  representing the real estate industry.In making the appointment as provided  in paragraph (6) of this subsection, the Governor  shall give due consideration to the recommendations by members and  organizations representing financial institutions.(b) The members' terms shall be for 4 years or 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 for the unexpired portion of the term.(c) The Governor may terminate the appointment of a member for cause that,  in  the opinion of the Governor, reasonably justifies the termination.  Cause for  termination may include, without limitation, misconduct, incapacity, neglect of  duty, or missing 4 Board meetings during any one fiscal year.(d) A majority of the Board members shall constitute a  quorum.  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.(e) The Board shall meet at least monthly and may be convened  by the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, or 3 members of the Board upon 10 days  written notice.(f) The Board shall, annually at the first meeting of the fiscal year,  elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from its  members.  The Chairperson shall preside over the meetings and shall coordinate  with the Coordinator    in developing and distributing an agenda for each meeting.  In the absence of  the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall preside over the meeting.(g) The Coordinator shall serve as  a member of the Board without vote.(h) The Board shall advise and make recommendations to  the Department   on the education and experience qualifications of any applicant for initial licensure as a State certified general real estate appraiser or  a State certified residential real estate appraiser.  The Department shall not make any decisions concerning education or experience qualifications of an applicant for initial licensure as a State certified general real estate appraiser or a State certified residential real estate appraiser without having first received the advice and recommendation of the Board and   shall give due consideration to all  such advice and recommendations; however, if the Board does not render advice or make a recommendation within a reasonable amount of time, then the Department may render a decision.(i) Except as provided in Section 15-17 of this Act, the   Board shall hear and make recommendations to the  Secretary   on   disciplinary matters  that require a formal evidentiary hearing.  The Secretary   shall give due  consideration to the  recommendations of the Board involving discipline and questions involving  standards of professional  conduct of licensees.(j) The Department shall seek and the Board shall provide   recommendations to the Department   consistent with the  provisions  of this Act and for the administration and enforcement of all   rules adopted  pursuant to this Act. The Department    shall give due consideration to  such   recommendations  prior to adopting rules.(k) The Department shall seek and the Board shall provide   recommendations to the Department   on the approval of all courses  submitted to the Department    pursuant to this Act and the rules adopted pursuant to this Act. The Department shall not approve any courses without having first received the recommendation of the Board and   shall  give due consideration to such    recommendations  prior to approving and licensing courses; however, if the Board does not make a recommendation within a reasonable amount of time, then the Department may approve courses.(l) Each voting member of the Board shall 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 paid the necessary expenses.(m) 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.(n) If the Department disagrees with any advice or recommendation provided by the Board under this Section to the Secretary or the Department, then notice of such disagreement must be provided to the Board by the Department.(o) (Blank).  (Source: P.A. 102-20, eff. 1-1-22.)