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.