A. There shall be an Arizona beef council, which shall be composed of nine producers to be appointed by the governor. The council shall consist of three producers of range cattle, three cattle feeders and three dairymen.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 3-1232

  • Beef: includes veal. See Arizona Laws 3-1231
  • Council: means the Arizona beef council. See Arizona Laws 3-1231
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, cooperative association and any other business unit or organization. See Arizona Laws 3-1231
  • Producer: means a person who owns or acquires ownership of cattle. See Arizona Laws 3-1231
  • Range: means every character of lands, enclosed or unenclosed, outside of cities and towns, upon which livestock is permitted by custom, license or permit to roam and feed. See Arizona Laws 3-1201

B. Three members shall be appointed for terms ending June 30, 1972, three for terms ending June 30, 1973, and three for terms ending June 30, 1974. Upon the expiration of the term of a member, a successor shall be appointed by the governor for a term of three years. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint a person for the unexpired term.

C. The governor shall declare the office of any member of the council vacant when he finds that:

1. The member is no longer a producer.

2. The member is unable to perform his duties.

3. The member has become a resident of another state.

D. Members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for subsistence and travel as provided by law for other state officers.