The membership of the Agriculture Water Quality Authority appointed by the Governor shall consist of one (1) representative from each of the groups identified in paragraphs (a) to (h) of this subsection and three (3) members at large from agriculture operations. The Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall solicit nominations from Kentucky agriculture operations organizations and submit those names to the Governor for selection of the three (3) members at large from agriculture operations. The Governor shall select four (4) members to serve two (2) year initial terms, four (4) members to serve three (3) year initial terms, and three (3) members to serve four (4) year initial terms. All succeeding terms shall be four (4) year terms. A representative from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and a representative from the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency may also be appointed by the Governor to serve on the authority. One (1) representative each from the Division of Water, Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall serve as ex officio members.
KRS 224.71-110
Amended 2010, Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 380, effective7/15/2010. -- Amended 2005, Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 564, effective 6/20/2005. -- Amended 1998, Ky. Acts ch. 426, sec. 510, effective 7/15/1998. -- Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 182, sec. 2, effective 7/15/1994.