Duties of the referendum agent.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

The referendum agent, in addition to any other duties imposed by this subpart, shall: (a) For the purpose of adjusting the rate of assessment, determine and publicly announce prior to the voting period the total volume of fluid milk products marketed by all processors of fluid milk in the United States during the representative period and the portion of such volume that must be represented by those fluid milk processors voting in favor of the question included on the ballot if the referendum question is to pass. (b)(1) Within 12 days after the deadline for registering to vote in the referendum, the referendum agent shall make available upon request a list of those fluid milk processors that properly registered. Any challenge of a processor's eligibility to vote must be received by the referendum agent within 17 days of the deadline for voter registration. (2) If the voting eligibility of any fluid milk processor is challenged within the timeframe specified in § 1160.604(b)(1), the referendum agent shall review the challenge and make a final determination regarding the processor's eligibility to vote. (3) Prior to the time of mailing ballots to fluid milk processors, the referendum agent shall prepare a final list of eligible voters and make such list available upon request. (c) Verify the eligibility of all persons voting in the referendum by reviewing all ballots cast to assure that each ballot: (1) Was mailed within the prescribed time; (2) Contains all certifications requi

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1160.604