Section 568.250  Resignations, Removal and Vacancies

a)         Any member of the Commission may resign at any time by giving written notice to the members of the Commission and the Secretary of State.  The resignation shall take effect at the time specified in the notice and, unless tendered to take effect upon acceptance, the acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

b)         A Commissioner may be removed by the Secretary of State in case of incompetency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.  The copy of the charges against a Commissioner shall be in writing and shall be served on the Commissioner by certified mail, return receipt requested.  The Commissioner so charged shall have 10 business days after the receipt of the copy of the charges to request an opportunity to be heard and respond to the charges in person or by counsel.  A hearing requested by a Commissioner so charged shall be held not less than 10 business days after the request for a hearing on the charges is received.  [5 ILCS 425/45(c)]

c)         Any vacancy occurring in the members of the Commission shall be filled by the Secretary of State for the completion of the term of the vacant position.