§ 3-25. Exemptions for boards.

(a) In general.

The Ethics Board may exempt from this article, or modify the applicability of this article to, a board or 1 or more members of a board if the Ethics Board determines that, because of the nature of the board, the application of this article to the board or member:

(1) would significantly reduce the availability of qualified individuals for public service; and

(2) is not needed to preserve the purposes of this article.

(b) Written request required.

An exemption under this section may be granted only on the written request of the board involved.