§ 11-37-110 — 11-37-103. Establishment; composition; appointment; term; removal; vacancies; reimbursement for expenses

(a) There is created the Wyoming beef council. For
administrative purposes the council shall be within the
department of agriculture. The council shall be composed of
five (5) producers appointed by the governor. The director of
the department of agriculture or his designated representative
shall serve ex officio without vote. With advice of the council,
the governor may designate one (1) or more additional
representatives of the beef industry to serve ex officio without
vote. The appointed council members shall consist of three (3)
producers of range cattle, one (1) cattle feeder and one (1)
dairyman. The governor may remove any member he appoints as
provided in W.S. 9-1-202.
(b) Upon the expiration of the term of an appointed
member, a successor shall be appointed by the governor for a
term of three (3) years. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall
appoint a person for the unexpired term.
(c) The governor shall declare the office of any appointed
member of the council vacant when he finds that:
(i) The member is no longer a producer;
(ii) The member is unable to perform his duties; or
(iii) The member has become a resident of another
state.
(d) Members of the council shall serve without
compensation but shall receive mileage and per diem as provided
by law for state employees.