38-34-7. Powers and duties of council.The council shall promote the development, marketing, processing, and production of pulse crops in South Dakota. In the administration of this chapter, the council may:(1)Contract and cooperate with any person or with any governmental department or agency for research, education, promotion, and transportation;(2)Expend the funds collected pursuant to this chapter and appropriated for its administration;(3)Appoint, discharge, fix compensation for, and prescribe the duties of personnel as necessary, subject to approval of the secretary;(4)Accept donations of funds, property, services, or other assistance from public or private sources for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the council. Source: SL 2005, ch 214, §7.
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