ORS 571.515 State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee

In order that there may be the closest contact between the State Department of Agriculture and the problems of the Christmas tree industry, there hereby is created a State Christmas Tree Advisory Committee, which shall consist of six members appointed by the Director of Agriculture. The director, as far as practicable, shall make appointments so that all areas of the state are represented on the committee.

The term of each member shall be for three years, from the date of appointment. A member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. Vacancies in office shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. An individual is not eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms as a member.

The members of the committee are eligible for compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495, to be paid from funds provided by ORS 571.580.

The functions of the committee are to advise and counsel with the department in the administration of ORS 571.505 to 571.580.

The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson or the director. A majority of the members present at any meeting constitutes a quorum, and a majority vote of the quorum at any meeting constitutes an official act of the committee.

At the first meeting in each year the committee shall select a chairperson. The Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University, and the director, or their representatives, shall be ex officio members without the right to vote.