R65-12-3. Board

  A. The Utah Small Grains and Oilseeds Board is hereby established consisting of five members of the small grains and oilseeds industry (no more than 2 individuals from the same county can serve simultaneously), plus up to two ex-officio non-voting members from Utah State University, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food or farm organization of the Board's choice. An ex-officio non-voting member can serve as Secretary for the Board.

  B. The original members of the Board shall be selected by the Commissioner.

  C. Successors to original members shall be appointed by the Commissioner. Two members shall be appointed for a period of three years. Three members shall be appointed for a period of four years. After the first three years, each appointed member shall serve for a period of four years. This rotation shall be in effect for the term of the marketing order. In the event of a vacancy the Commissioner shall appoint a new member from names submitted by the Board.

  D. Members of the Board shall only succeed themselves once and not serve on the Board for more than eight consecutive years without a break in term of at least one year.

  E. The officers of the Board shall be selected from the five Board members at their first meeting after organization. The officers shall consist of a Chairman and a Vice Chairman, to be elected yearly by the members of the Board. In the event of a vacancy or unfilled office, it shall be filled through an election as soon as practical and shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.

  F. The Board shall exercise the following functions, powers and duties:

  1. to receive and expend funds collected for the benefit of the Utah small grains and oilseeds producers,

  2. to cooperate with any local, state or national organization engaged in activities similar to those of the Small Grains and Oilseeds Marketing Board,

  3. to support, fund and/or conduct educational programs and advertising to promote grains, oilseeds and their products.

  4. to support and/or fund research projects to improve the profitability of the Utah small grains and oilseeds industry.

  5. to engage in any activity to promote the Utah small grains and oilseeds industry.

  G. Attendance of three members at a duly called meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of official business. The Board shall meet at least once annually and more often as deemed necessary by the Board.

  H. Each member of the Board is entitled to per diem and expenses in accordance with Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.

  I. A financial report will be made available annually for members of the industry by the Small Grains and Oilseed Marketing Board.