Representatives of industry and academic research communities, who share a common interest in the economic development of South Carolina and assume an active role in the authority's activities by their personal involvement, shall, upon nomination by an ad hoc committee appointed by the chairman and with approval by the board of trustees, become members of the Technical Advisory Board of the South Carolina Research Authority . The advisory board members serve for two-year terms and are eligible to serve three consecutive terms. The board of trustees shall replace, in the original manner, any member who resigns, dies, or is otherwise unable to serve.

The purpose of the advisory board is to advise and assist the board of trustees when so requested by it. The advisory board shall ensure that the authority has the input of the research community in implementing its programs and services.

The advisory board shall hold regular meetings at a time and place as determined by the advisory board chairman.

Meetings of the advisory board may be called by the chairman of the authority upon notice sent by any usual means of communication with reasonable notice.