2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 106-760. Advisory Board.

§ 106‑760.  Advisory Board.

(a)       There is created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services the Aquaculture Advisory Board, to consist of the following persons:

(1)       The Commissioner of Agriculture, or his designee;

(2)       The Secretary of Commerce, or his designee;

(3)       The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, or his designee;

(4)       The President of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, or his designee;

(5)       The President of the University of North Carolina, or his designee;

(6)       One Senator designated by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and

(7)       One Representative designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(b)       The Commissioner of Agriculture or his designee shall serve as Chairman of the Board. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Clerical and other assistance shall be provided by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Commissioner may appoint advisory committees, pursuant to G.S. 143B‑10(d), to assist the Board in carrying out its duties.

(c)       The Board shall review State and federal policies, laws and regulations affecting aquaculture and recommend changes which may be necessary or useful to carry out the purposes of this Article. The Board shall present its recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly. The Board shall also assist in the coordination of aquaculture‑related activities of the various State agencies and institutions, and shall coordinate research and technology transfer activities to respond to the emerging requirements of aquaculture. (1989, c. 727, s. 223(c); c. 751, s. 9(c); c. 752, s. 147; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 959, s. 85; 1997‑261, s. 72; 1997‑443, s. 11A.119(a).)