40 ILCS 5/6-177
As soon as possible after the board membership is first completed, the board shall meet and from among its members elect by a majority vote of the members who vote upon the question, a president, a vice president, and a secretary, who shall serve until their respective successors are elected.
At each regular meeting in December thereafter, the board shall elect, by a majority vote of the members who vote upon the question, a president, a vice president, and a secretary from among its own members. The secretary shall be chosen from the active firemen members of the board. The secretary shall be detailed to the pension board office by the Fire Commissioner upon the secretary's election. The secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings of the board and shall perform such other duties as the board directs.
40 ILCS 5/6-177