(a) With the approval of the Secretary, the Commission may establish 1 or more real estate hearing boards. If established, each hearing board shall be a unit in the Department.
(b) (1) If established, each hearing board shall consist of at least 3 members of the Commission, appointed by the Commission.
(2) Of the 3 mandatory positions on the hearing board:
(i) at least 1 shall be a professional member of the Commission; and
(ii) at least 1 shall be a consumer member of the Commission.
(c) From among the members of each hearing board, the Commission shall designate a chairman.