In making the first appointments, the Director shall appoint 3 members to serve for a term of one year, 3 members to serve for a term of 2 years, and 3 members to serve for a term of 3 years, or until their successors are appointed and qualified. Their successors shall be appointed to serve 3-year terms, or until their successors are appointed and qualified. Appointments to fill unexpired vacancies shall be made in the same manner as original appointments. No member may be reappointed if a reappointment would cause that member to serve on the Board for longer than 6 consecutive years. Board membership must have reasonable representation from different geographic areas of Illinois, and all members must be residents of this State.
The Director may terminate the appointment of any member for good cause, including, but not limited to: (i) unjustified absences from Board meetings or other failure to meet Board responsibilities, (ii) failure to recuse oneself when required by subsection (c) of this Section or Department rule, or (iii) failure to maintain the professional position required by Department rule. No member of the Board may have a pending or indicated report of child abuse or neglect or a pending complaint or criminal conviction of any of the offenses set forth in paragraph (b) of Section 4.2 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
The members of the Board shall receive no compensation for the performance of their duties as members, but each member shall be reimbursed for the member's reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the Board.
20 ILCS 505/5d