2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973.
§ 143B-437.91. North Carolina Wine and Grape Growers Council - Composition; terms; reimbursement.

§ 143B‑437.91.  North Carolina Wine and Grape Growers Council – Composition; terms; reimbursement.

(a)        The North Carolina Wine and Grape Growers Council shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Secretary of Commerce in the following manner: seven commercial grape growers; three winery operators; and one retailer of North Carolina grape products. For purposes of this Article, a commercial grape grower is one who has at least three acres of grapes or sells ten thousand dollars ($10,000) worth of grapes annually. The Secretary shall appoint members for staggered four‑year terms. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Any member of the Council may be reappointed for additional terms. Any appointment to fill a vacancy on the Council shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. Any member of the Council may be removed by the Secretary for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance.

(b)        Members of the Council shall receive per diem and necessary travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with G.S. 138‑5 from funds appropriated for the operation of the Council.

(c)        All clerical and other services required by the Council may be provided by the Department of Commerce.

(d)        The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint a chair who shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.

(e)        The Council may select a secretary who need not be a member of the Council.

(f)         The Council shall meet when necessary as determined by the chair or upon written request of a majority of the members.

(g)        A majority of the Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 974, s. 1; 1997‑261, s. 109; 2005‑380, s. 4(a); 2006‑264, s. 98.3.)