Section 4.1-15-02 - Northern crops council - Duties - Chairman - MeetingsThe northern crops council shall establish policies for the operation of the northern crops institute.
1. The council consists of: a. The agriculture commissioner or the commissioner's designee;b. The president of North Dakota state university of agriculture and applied science or the president's designee;c. The president and general manager of the North Dakota mill and elevator association;d. An individual selected by the North Dakota barley council;e. An individual selected by the North Dakota oilseed council;f. An individual selected by the North Dakota soybean council;g. An individual selected by the North Dakota wheat commission;h. No fewer than five nor more than seven individuals who produce northern crops, selected by the members referenced in subdivisions a through g; andi. No more than four representatives of industries that process northern crops, selected by the members designated in subdivisions a through g.2.a. The term of office for each member of the council referenced in subdivisions d through i of subsection 1 is three years, and those members are limited to two 3-year terms.b. Each term of office begins with the first meeting after the member's appointment.3. Annually, the council members shall select one of the individuals referenced in subdivisions d through i of subsection 1 to serve as the chairman.4. The council shall meet at least three times annually at the times and places as determined by the council and may meet in special meeting upon the call and notice as may be prescribed by rules adopted by the council.5. If a member is unable to attend a meeting of the council, the member may be represented by an individual who has a written proxy from the member.Added by S.L. 2017, ch. 61 (SB 2026),§ 2, eff. 7/1/2017.