A.  Five delegates from Louisiana shall be appointed by the commissioner to represent the state on the Southern Dairy Compact Commission, created and provided for in Article III of the compact contained in La. Rev. Stat. 3:4021.  The delegates shall include one dairy producer who is engaged in the production of milk at the time of appointment or reappointment, two consumer representatives, one dairy processor, and one delegate at large.

B.  Each delegate shall serve for a term of four years and shall serve diligently and conscientiously and shall strive to achieve the purposes of the Southern Dairy Compact.

C.  Each appointment shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.

D.  Vacancies in delegate positions shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments for the unexpired portion of the vacant delegate’s position.

E.  Delegates shall receive a per diem not to exceed fifty dollars for service and traveling expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as delegates.

F.  The commissioner may provide funding as necessary to the delegation during its term.

Acts 1997, No. 11, §1.