Term of office.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) Selected members and alternate members of the Council shall serve for terms of four years: (1) Grower member Seat 2 in all regions shall be assigned a two-year term; (2) Grower member Seat 3 in all regions shall, by drawing, identify one member seat to be assigned a two-year term; and, (3) Sheller Seat 2 in all regions shall be assigned a two-year term. (b) Council members and alternates may serve up to two consecutive, four-year terms of office. Subject to paragraph (c) of this section, in no event shall any member or alternate serve more than eight consecutive years on the Council as either a member or an alternate. However, if selected, an alternate having served up to two consecutive terms may immediately serve as a member for two consecutive terms without any interruption in service. The same is true for a member who, (c) Each member and alternate member shall continue to serve until a successor is selected and has qualified. (d) A term of office shall begin as set forth in the by-laws or as directed by the Secretary each year for all members. (e) The Council may recommend, subject to approval of the Secretary, revisions to the start day for the term of office, the number of years in a term, and the number of terms a member or an alternate can serve.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 986.50