There is hereby established a South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. The council shall be composed of at least five but no more than nine members who shall be participating growers. The initial members shall be appointed by the secretary of agriculture and natural resources. Any additional members authorized pursuant to this section shall be appointed by the secretary of agriculture and natural resources. The terms of members shall be three years; the initial appointments shall be for staggered terms. However, the secretary shall be an ex officio, nonvoting member of the council.
SDCL 38-29-2