(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)

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Sec. 36. Board of Naprapathy. The Secretary shall appoint a Board of Naprapathy to consist of 7 persons who shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary. Four members must hold an active license to engage in the practice of naprapathy, one member shall be a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987, one member shall be an acupuncturist licensed under the Acupuncture Practice Act, and one member of the public.

Members shall serve 4-year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified. No member may be appointed to more than 2 consecutive full terms. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the same manner as original appointments for the unexpired portion of the vacated term. Initial terms shall begin upon the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly.

The Board may annually elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson who shall preside in the absence of the chairperson. The membership of the Board shall reasonably reflect the demographic diversity of the State as well as representation from the geographic areas in this State. The Secretary may terminate the appointment of any member for cause. The Secretary may give due consideration to all recommendations of the Board. 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 exercise the right and perform all duties of the Board. Members of the Board shall have no liability in any action based upon any disciplinary proceeding or other activity performed in good faith as a member of the Board.