2-15-3102 . Board of livestock -- composition. (1) There is a board of livestock. (2) The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. Each member must be a resident of the state and an active livestock producer. A member must be appointed upon the recommendation of the related industry and must have the following qualifications: (a) four are cattle producers; (b) one is a dairy producer representing the dairy and poultry industry; (c) one is a swine producer; and (d) one is a sheep producer. (3) An appointee is vested with all the powers and duties of office before being confirmed by the senate, as are directors in 2-15-111 (2). (4) The governor shall designate the presiding officer of the board. (5) A member shall serve for a term of 6 years. (6) Members of the board must be reimbursed and compensated as are members of quasi-judicial boards in 2-15-124 (7).
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