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

1. (a) To develop and direct the corn marketing program;
2. (b) To prepare and approve a budget consistent with estimated receipts and the scope of the corn 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 corn marketing program;
5. (e) To employ personnel and contract for services which are necessary for the proper operation of the corn 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. 713)

(Source: P.A. 81-189.)