The duties and responsibilities of the program operating board shall be prescribed in the authority for each marketing program and to the extent applicable shall include the following:

1. (a) to develop and direct the marketing program;
2. (b) to prepare and approve a budget consistent with estimated receipts and the scope of the marketing program;
3. (c) to formulate and execute assessment procedures, rates and methods of collection;
4. (d) to procure and evaluate data and information necessary for the proper administration and operation of the marketing program;
5. (e) to employ personnel and contract for services which are necessary for the proper operation of the marketing program;
6. (f) to authorize the expenditure of funds and the contracting of expenditures to conduct proper activities of the program;
7. (g) to bond the treasurer and such other persons necessary to insure adequate protection of funds; and
8. (h) to perform such other duties which are necessary to the proper operation of the program.

(from Ch. 5, par. 564)

(Source: P.A. 78-739.)