Duties.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

The Board shall have, among other things, the following duties: (a) To meet and organize, and to select from among its members a chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary; to select committees and subcommittees from its membership and other industry representatives; and to develop and recommend such rules, regulations, and by-laws to the Secretary for approval to conduct its business as it may deem advisable; (b) To employ or contract with such persons as it may deem necessary and to determine the compensation and define the duties of each; and to protect (c) To prepare and submit to the Secretary for approval 60 days in advance of the beginning of a fiscal period, a budget of anticipated expenses in the administration of this part including the probable costs of all programs and plans and to recommend a rate of assessment with respect thereto. (d) To investigate violations of this part and report the results of such investigations to the Secretary for appropriate action to enforce the provisions of this part. (e) To establish, issue, and administer appropriate programs and enter into contracts or agreements with the approval of the Secretary for promotion, research, and information including consumer and industry information, and advertising designed to strengthen the honey industry's position in the marketplace and to maintain, develop, and expand domestic and foreign markets for honey and honey products. (f) To maintain minutes, books, and records and prepare

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1212.47