(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)

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Sec. 45. Behavior Analyst Licensing and Disciplinary Board.

(a)The Secretary shall appoint a Behavior Analyst Licensing and Disciplinary Board consisting of 5 persons who shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary. The Board shall consist of the following 5 members appointed by the Secretary: one licensed behavior analyst holding a doctoral degree, one licensed assistant behavior analyst, 2 licensed behavior analysts, and one public member. The Board shall serve in an advisory capacity.

(b)Members shall be appointed for and shall serve 4-year terms and until the members' successors are appointed and qualified. No member of the Board shall serve more than 2 full consecutive 4-year terms. Any appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the term.

(c)The membership of the Board should represent racial and cultural diversity and reasonably reflect representation from different geographic areas of the State.

(d)The Secretary may remove any member of the Board for any cause that, in the opinion of the Secretary, reasonably justifies termination.

(e)The Secretary may consider the recommendation of the Board on all matters and questions relating to this Act, such as:

(i)matters relating to continuing education, including the number of hours necessary for license renewal, waivers for those unable to meet such requirements, and acceptable course content; and

(ii)rules for the administration of this Act.

(f)The Board shall annually elect one of its members as chairperson and one as vice chairperson.

(g)Members of the Board shall be reimbursed for all legitimate, necessary, and authorized expenses.

(h)A majority of the Board members currently appointed shall constitute a quorum. A vacancy in the membership of the Board shall not impair the right of a quorum to perform all of the duties of the Board.

(i)Members of the Board shall have no liability in an action based upon a disciplinary proceeding or other activity performed in good faith as a member of the Board.