(a) Establishment.-- There is established the Agricultural Business Development Center Advisory Committee to advise the secretary with respect to the secretary's responsibilities under this chapter. (b) Membership.-- The advisory committee shall consist of the following members: (1) The secretary, who shall serve as chairperson. (2) The secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development or a designee. (3) The dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University or a designee. (4) One representative selected annually from each of the following organizations: (i) The Pennsylvania Bankers Association. (ii) A farm credit association servicing clients in this Commonwealth. (iii) The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts. (5) The following individuals appointed by the secretary: (i) A licensed veterinarian whose practice includes food animals. (ii) A person certified to create nutrient management plans. (iii) A certified public accountant. (iv) A financial planner. (v) An attorney. (vi) A farmer who has experience with a farm transition or diversification of the agricultural production of a farm. (c) Terms.-- (1) The term of office for each advisory committee member under subsection (b)(5) shall be three years, except that the initial terms shall be staggered as follows: (i) Two members shall each serve a term of one year. (ii) Two members shall each serve a term of two years. (iii) Two members shall each serve a term of three years. (2) Advisory committee members may be appointed to successive terms at the discretion of the secretary, except that no member may serve more than two three-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. (d) Duties.-- The advisory committee shall meet as often as necessary to advise the secretary on satisfying the purpose of this chapter and establishing and awarding grants under this chapter. (e) Expenses.-- Advisory committee members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to expenses which are reasonable and necessary in the performance of their duties.
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