At the close of each examination for State Mine Inspectors the Mining Board shall prepare a list containing the names of all candidates who have received a rating above the minimum fixed by rules of the Mining Board as being persons properly qualified for the position of State Mine Inspector. Candidates shall be so listed in the order of their relative excellence. The names of candidates shall be removed from this list 24 months after the date certificate of competency has been issued and shall not be eligible for employment as State Mine Inspectors until they have taken and passed another examination. The list shall be open for public inspection at the office of the Mining Board.
225 ILCS 705/4.02