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| Title | Miners' Examining Board |
|---|---|
| Website | http://dnr.state.il.us/mines/mst/coalcertification.htm |
| Contact Name | Neda Banach |
| Contact Title | Administrative Liaison for Mines and Minerals, Department of Natural Resources |
| Contact Phone | 618 439-9111 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The Board holds monthly examinations to determine competency and qualification of applicants for certification as miners in Illinois. |
| Term | 2 years and until successor is appointed and qualified, beginning 3rd Monday of January |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Compensation | Chair & Members, $12,906 plus expenses (requires a Surety Bond) |
| Qualifications | No officers or employees of any government or municipal corporation. Must have 5 years’ continuous experience as coal miner, working in IL at least 1 year preceding appointment. |
| Composition |
4 members: 4 miners’ examining officers appointed by Governor |
| Authority | 225 ILCS 705/8.02 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black, Gary | 01/19/2011 | 03/01/2007 | Governor | Member | Montgomery |
| Huff, Michael | 01/15/2011 | 03/01/2003 | Governor | Member | White |
| Martin, Michael | 01/19/2015 | 02/14/2013 | Governor | Member | Montgomery |
| Schorfheide, Richard A. | 01/15/2011 | 02/01/2006 | Governor | Member | Washington |