SUBCHAPTER C. AUCTIONEER EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD

Sec. 1802.101. Auctioneer Education Advisory Board. The advisory board shall advise the commission on educational matters, operational matters, and common practices within the auction industry.

Sec. 1802.102. Appointment of Advisory Board; Membership; Eligibility. (a) The advisory board consists of seven members appointed as follows: (1) four members who are licensed auctioneers appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission’s approval; (2) the administrative head, or the administrative head’s designee, of any state agency or office that is selected by the commission; and (3) two public members. (b) In appointing advisory board members under Subsection (a)(1), the presiding officer of the commission shall consider the geographical diversity of the members. (c) Appointments to the advisory board shall be made without regard to the race, color, handicap, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.

Sec. 1802.103. Terms; Vacancies. (a) The members appointed under Section 1802.102(a)(1) serve two-year terms that expire on September 1 and may not serve more than two consecutive terms. If a vacancy occurs during the term of such a member, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission’s approval, shall appoint a replacement to serve for the remainder of the term. (b) The remaining members are ex officio members. Each ex officio member shall continue to serve during the time the member holds office.

Sec. 1802.104. Presiding Officer. The presiding officer of the commission, with the commission’s approval, shall appoint a member of the advisory board to serve as presiding officer of the board. The presiding officer serves for two years and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

Sec. 1802.106. Compensation. A member appointed under Section 1802.102(a)(1) may not receive: (1) compensation for serving on the advisory board; or (2) reimbursement for expenses.

Sec. 1802.107. Meetings. (a) The advisory board shall meet at least quarterly each calendar year. (b) The advisory board may meet at other times at the call of the presiding officer of the commission or the executive director.

Sec. 1802.108. Civil Liability. A member of the advisory board is not liable in a civil action for an act performed in good faith while performing duties as an advisory board member.

Sec. 1802.109. Auctioneer Education Programs. (a) The advisory board shall: (1) evaluate educational programs, seminars, and training projects; and (2) make recommendations to the commission on their usefulness and merit as continuing education tools. (b) On the recommendation of the advisory board, the commission may fund or underwrite specific classes, seminars, or events for the education and advancement of the auctioneering profession in this state.