1. (1) The board of control shall consist of seven members plus the commissioner or the commissioner's designee.

2. (2)(a) The commissioner shall select the original board members from a list of names submitted by the industry.

   1. (b) The board shall consist of:

      1. (i) three producer members and one processor member appointed for a term of four years; and

      2. (ii) two producer members and one processor member are appointed for two years.

         1. (A) the appointed term shall be four years after the first two years.
         2. (B) Board members may be appointed to repeat terms.
3. (3) The commissioner shall appoint successors to original members from names submitted by the industry.
4. (4) Board members may not receive a salary, but each may receive a per diem and travel expenses in accordance with Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.

5. (5)(a) A majority of the board members plus the chair shall constitute a quorum for board action.

   1. (b) Each decision of the board shall be made by majority vote.
6. (6) A designee from the Agricultural Cooperative Association may serve as an ex officio member to complete the duties of the board.

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Date of Last Change: February 11, 2026

Notice of Continuation: March 21, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-2-103(1)(e)