3-1082. Cotton research and protection council;
membership; terms; vacancy; compensation


A. The cotton research and protection council is established and is composed of
nine active cotton producers to be appointed by the governor. The members shall be
appointed as follows:


1. Two each who are residents of:


(a) Maricopa county.


(b) Pinal county.


(c) The Yuma, La Paz and Mohave counties area.


2. One each who is a resident of:


(a) Pima county.


(b) Cochise county.


(c) The Graham and Greenlee counties area.


B. The governor may consult with any recognized cotton producer organizations in
this state in determining appointments to the council.


C. The term of office of council members is three years and expires on December 31
of the appropriate year, but a member may continue to serve until his successor is
appointed and assumes office. A member is eligible for a second consecutive three year
term. A member who completes a second consecutive three year term is ineligible for
reappointment for at least one year. On the expiration of a term of a member or in the
event of a vacancy a successor shall be appointed by the governor.


D. The office of any member shall be deemed vacant and the governor shall appoint a
person to fill the remainder of the term under any of the following circumstances:


1. The member is no longer an active cotton producer.


2. The member is unable to perform his duties.


3. The absence of the member from three consecutive council meetings if the
absences have not been excused by the council.


4. The member has ceased to reside in the county or county area that the member was
appointed to represent.


E. Members of the council are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible
for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2.