1. (a) Any person selected for appointment by the commissioner as an advisory board member shall qualify by filing a written acceptance with the commissioner within 15 days after being notified of such selection.

   1. (1) Members shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner for one term of two years; provided, however, that they shall continue to serve until their successors have been duly appointed and qualified; provided, further, that they shall be eligible for re-nomination and re-appointment when otherwise qualified; and provided, further, that initial nominations and appointments shall be effective upon qualification and for one full calendar year beginning or the next January 1 following the effective date of this order.
   2. (2) In the event of the failure of growers, the Associated New York State Food Processors, Inc., or successor organization, by whatever name known, or the New York State Association of Refrigerated Warehouses to provide nominations as hereinbefore provided, the commissioner shall make the necessary appointments in such manner as he shall determine; providing, however, that of the six grower members, no more than three shall be growers whose farms are located in District 4, 5 or 6 and no more than three shall be growers whose farms are located in District 1, 2 or 3.

   (b)

Agriculture and Markets Law, § 294(2)