Representatives of industry and academic research communities, who (a) share a common interest in the economic development of South Carolina (b) 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 (advisory board). The advisory board members shall serve for two-year terms and be 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 insure that the authority has the input of the research community in implementing its programs and services.

The advisory board shall hold regular meetings at such time and place as determined by the board of trustees.

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.