110 ILCS 805/2-7
The State Board shall recognize as a standing advisory organization to the State Board an association of community college boards authorized under Section 3-55 of this Act and an advisory council authorized under subdivision (p) of Section 2-12 of this Act. The State Board shall also recognize a statewide organization representing community college presidents and a statewide advisory organization representing community college faculty as additional standing advisory organizations. The State Board may recognize any other statewide association, committee, or group as a standing advisory organization that the State Board deems appropriate. The State Board may appoint additional advisory committees, as necessary. The members of these committees shall serve without compensation.
110 ILCS 805/2-7