RSA 184:110 · Dairy Premium Fund Board Established; Membership

184:110 Dairy Premium Fund Board Established; Membership. –

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I.

The dairy premium fund board is established and shall be comprised of the following members:

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(a)

The commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food.

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(b)

The executive director of Granite State Dairy Promotion.

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(c)

Two members from dairy cooperatives, appointed by the governor.

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(d)

One member from the milk processing industry, appointed by the governor.

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(e)

One member who shall be from a retail store that sells dairy premium milk, appointed by the governor.

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(f)

Two members who are milk producers receiving a quarterly premium payment, appointed by the governor.

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(g)

One member of the general public, appointed by the governor.

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II.

The commissioner shall be the chair of the board and the executive director of Granite State Dairy Promotion the vice chair.

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III.

The board shall meet at the call of the chair or at the request of no fewer than 5 members.

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IV.

The board shall advise the commissioner regarding any changes to policies or rules regarding the dairy premium program prior to their adoption.

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V.

Appointed members of the board shall serve 3-year staggered terms. Initial appointments made by the governor shall be staggered for terms of one, 2, or 3 years. A board member whose term of office is expiring may continue beyond the end of the term until reappointed or until a successor is nominated. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. Source. 2019, 319:1, eff. Aug. 7, 2019.

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