California Food and Agricultural Code

§ 71074

FAC § 71074 Effective Jan 1, 1999Div. 22 · Part 2 · Ch. 9.5 · Art. 4

Statute text

(a)The commission may employ a person to serve at the pleasure of the commission as president and chief executive officer of the commission, and other personnel, including legal counsel of its choice, necessary to carry out this chapter. If any person employed by the commission engages in any conduct that the secretary determines is not in the public interest or that is in violation of this chapter, the secretary shall notify the commission of the conduct and request that corrective and, if appropriate, disciplinary action, be taken by the commission. If the commission fails or refuses to correct the situation or to take disciplinary action satisfactory to the secretary, the secretary may suspend or discharge the person.

(b)The commission may retain a management firm or the staff from any board, commission, or committee of the state or federal government to perform the functions prescribed by this section under the direction of the commission.

(c)If requested by an advisory board, board of directors, or any authorized agent, the commission may administer any governmental program related to the rice industry.

Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 567, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.