§ 64591

64591. There is in the state government the California Beef Council which consists of 20 members and 20 alternates, all of whom shall be citizens and residents of this state and producers, packers, or processors.The secretary shall appoint to the council six range cattlemen, six cattle feeders, and six dairymen nominated as producers and two packers or processors as hereinafter provided for, giving due regard to proper geographic distribution. This requirement shall not, however, operate to remove from office any member of the council. Subject to the provisions of this section and of Section 64592, present members of the council shall be eligible for reappointment.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 291, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.)