3-584

3-584. Powers and duties of the council

A. The council shall:

1. Meet at least once during each calendar quarter and more frequently on the call
of the chairman, vice-chairman or any three members of the council.

2. Annually elect a chairman from among its members.

3. Elect a secretary and a treasurer from among its members.

4. Establish an executive committee, consisting of the chairman, secretary and
treasurer. The executive committee shall act pursuant to direction received from the
full council, or if the situation arises, the executive committee shall act and then
bring the subject and its action before the full council at the next regular meeting of
the council for review and ratification.

5. Establish fees to be assessed within the limits prescribed in section 3-587.

B. Programs and projects authorized under this article may include:

1. Cooperation in state, regional, national or international activities with public
or private organizations or individuals to assist in developing and expanding markets and
reducing the cost of marketing grain and grain products.

2. Participation in research projects and programs to assist in reducing fresh
water consumption, developing new grain varieties, improved production and handling
methods, research and design of new or improved harvesting and handling equipment.

3. Any program or project that the council determines appropriate to provide
education, publicity or other assistance to facilitate further development of the Arizona
grain industry.

C. The council may:

1. Adopt administrative rules necessary to promptly and effectively administer this
article.

2. Appoint subordinate officers and employees of the council, prescribe their
duties and fix their compensation.

3. Accept donations of monies, property, services or other assistance from public
or private sources for the purpose of furthering the objectives of this article.

4. Investigate and prosecute in the name of this state any action or suit to
enforce the collection or ensure payment of the fees authorized and sue and be sued in
the name of the council.

5. Make grants to research agencies for financing appropriate studies, research
projects and programs to assist in reducing fresh water consumption, developing new grain
varieties, improved production and handling methods and research and design of new or
improved harvesting and handling equipment.