Qualification requirements and nomination procedure for public members of Commodity Committees.

§ 917.122 Qualification requirements and nomination procedure for public members of Commodity Committees. (a) Public members shall not have a financial interest in or be associated with production, processing, financing, or marketing (except as consumers) of the commodities regulated under this part. (b) Public members should be able to devote sufficient time and express a willingness to attend committee activities regularly, and to familiarize themselves with the background and economics of the industry. (c) Public members must be residents of California. (d) Public members should be nominated by each Commodity Committee and should serve a two-year term which coincides with the term of office of grower members of Commodity Committees. [42 FR 3625, Jan. 19, 1977, as amended at 43 FR 58355, Dec. 14, 1978] Effective Date Note: At 76 FR 66605, Oct. 27, 2011, § 917.122 was suspended indefinitely, effective Oct. 28, 2011. Regulation by Grades, Sizes, and Minimum Standards of Quality and Maturity