§ 36-08-08 — Powers of directors

Directors of a grazing association are subject to the general law governing directors of
cooperatives, and may also:
1. Make such regulations for the management and control of the affairs of the association
and of the manner of utilization of grazing within its district not inconsistent with the
terms, conditions, and limitations of leases covering lands contained therein.
2. Apportion grazing rights within the district to members and in doing so it shall consider
the following factors:
a. The amount of winter feed that the member can raise on land owned or leased by
the member situated in the district or on land situated within two miles [3.22
kilometers] of the outside boundary of the district.
b. The dependence of the member on the grazing in the district.
c. The amount of stock previously grazed by the member in the area where the
district is located.
d. The amount of grass that will be available for the stock of all the members of the
association.
3. Create subdivisions in the district and specify the kind and number of stock that may
be permitted to graze in such subdivision.
4. Determine the length of time during which the stock of any member may graze in the
district or in any subdivision thereof.
5. Determine grazing fees to be imposed on members or nonmembers on a per head
basis for grazing rights.
6. Grant to nonmembers grazing permits within such district when the amount of forage
therein is greater than the needs of the members, but no such permits may be granted
when such use is inconsistent with the terms of leases of county, state, or federal
lands within the district or with a safe policy of forage conservation therein.
7. Enter into leases on behalf of the association with any county or counties in which the
district is located or with the state or federal government, or any departments or
agencies thereof, or with other persons, for tracts of land within or contiguous to such
district.
8. Specify the breeds, quality, and number of male breeding animals which each member
shall furnish when stock is grazed in a common pasture within the grazing district or in
any subdivision thereof.
9. Make rules and regulations governing the treatment, care, or removal of diseased
animals and to prevent the spreading of any disease among the stock ranging in the
district or in any subdivision thereof.
10. Suspend or expel any member for failure or refusal to pay the member's membership
or grazing fees or to abide by or conform to the rules and regulations of the
association or of its board of directors.
11. Make rules and regulations governing the automatic suspension of the right of a
member when the member ceases to be eligible to membership in the association, the
manner of assignment and transfer of the interests of members, and the condition
upon which, and the time when, membership of any member ceases.
12. Set up such reserve for contingencies as in its judgment is advisable, after paying all
costs, lease rentals, and other expenses.
13. Enter into agreements, conform to regulations, or act in conjunction with the state or
federal government or any department or agency thereof to bring about the
conservation, restoration, improvement, development, and utilization of the forage
resources in the district.