(5) one member shall have experience working on federal historic designations; and
(6) one member shall be a museum professional.
The chairperson of the Board shall be named by the Governor from among the voting members of the Board. Each member of the Board shall serve a 3-year term and until a successor is appointed by the Governor. The Governor may remove a Board member for incompetence, dereliction of duty, or malfeasance. Of those members appointed by the Governor, at least 5 of the members shall represent historically excluded and marginalized people. The Governor's Office, with the assistance of the Department, shall be responsible for ensuring that 5 of the appointed members of the Board consist of people who represent historically excluded and marginalized people. Knowledge in the following areas shall be prioritized in making appointments to the Board: the culture, traditions, and history of American Indians and Native Americans, Black Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community, immigrants and refugees, people with disabilities, and veterans' organizations; women's history; the history of Illinois' agriculture, architecture, armed forces, arts, civics, cultural geography, ecology, education, faith-based communities, folklore, government, industry, labor, law, medicine, and transportation; anthropology; archaeology; cultural exhibits and museums; heritage tourism; historic preservation; and social justice.
(c) Board meetings shall be called at regular intervals set by the Board, on the request of the Department, or upon written notice signed by at least 5 members of the Board, but in no event less than once quarterly.
(d) A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Board. If a quorum is met, a majority of the members present and serving is required for official action of the Board.
(e) All business that the Board is authorized to perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the Board, held in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
(f) Public records of the Board are subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
(g) The members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as members of the Board from funds appropriated for that purpose. Reimbursement for travel, meals, and lodging shall be in accordance with the rules of the Governor's Travel Control Board.
(h) The Board has the following powers and duties:
(1) The Board shall adopt rules in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure
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