166D.3 - STATE PSEUDORABIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
166D.3 STATE PSEUDORABIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
A state pseudorabies advisory committee is established. The
committee shall consist of not more than seven members who shall be
appointed by the Iowa pork producers association. At least four
members of the committee must be actively engaged in swine
production. The members shall serve staggered terms of two years,
except that the initial board members shall serve unequal terms. A
person appointed to fill a vacancy for a member shall serve only for
the unexpired portion of the term. A member is eligible for
reappointment for three successive terms. A majority of the board
constitutes a quorum and an affirmative vote of the majority of
members is necessary for substantive action taken by the board. The
majority shall not include any member who has a conflict of interest
and a statement by a member of a conflict of interest shall be
conclusive for this purpose. A vacancy in the membership does not
impair the right of a quorum to exercise all rights and perform all
duties of the board. The advisory committee shall:
1. Inform and educate interested persons in the state, including
persons involved in producing, processing, or marketing swine,
regarding eradication activities under this chapter.
2. Review eradication activities under this chapter including the
pseudorabies eradication programs. The committee shall make
recommendations to the department and the inspection service and may
consult with state officials regarding any matter relating to
pseudorabies control and eradication, including departmental rules,
other state or federal regulations, program areas, the use of
vaccine, testing procedures, the progress of pseudorabies eradication
programs, and state and federal program standards. The committee in
cooperation with the department shall report to the governor and
general assembly not later than January 15 the progress of
pseudorabies eradication, including recommendations.
3. Maintain communication with other states and with the national
pork producers council, the livestock conservation institute, and the
inspection service. Section History: Recent Form
89 Acts, ch 280, §3; 2000 Acts, ch 1110, §5, 6, 25
Referred to in § 166D.2