Section 682.4 - Establishment of board(a) General rule.--There is hereby established under the Department of Labor and Industry the State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation which shall be composed of the secretary, who shall be the chairperson of the board, the executive director, who shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member, and ten members who shall be appointed by the Governor. The members of the board shall be appointed so as to include individuals with disabilities. A majority of the members appointed, however, shall not dominate any one field of representation. Geographic balance should also be considered but not required in order to maintain the broad and diverse interests of vocational rehabilitation. Members shall be appointed on the basis of respected standing, interest in rehabilitation and interest to serve.(b) Term of office.--Members of the board shall be appointed for a term of six years. There will be no restriction on the number of terms to which a person may be nominated. Members may serve after the expiration of their terms until a successor is appointed and qualified. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the terms for which such member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term.(c) Meetings.--The board shall meet at least four times each year and shall publish an annual listing of the tentative meeting dates. These meetings shall be held in diverse locations within this Commonwealth in order to maintain a broader representation of interests. The board shall comply with the provisions of the act of July 3, 1986 (P.L. 388, No. 84) , known as the Sunshine Act, prior to each meeting.(d) Quorum.--A simple majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum.(e) Special meetings.--Special meetings of the board may be called by the chairperson or upon presentation of a resolution of three members of the board.(f) Expenses.--Members of the board shall serve without compensation, other than reimbursement, to the extent allowable under Commonwealth regulations, for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.1988, Dec. 20, P.L. 1306, No. 167, § 4, imd. effective.