Sec. 2303.
(1) The director shall convene an agriculture and rural communities roundtable to discuss how the laws, rules and policies administered by the department affect farmers, food processors, agribusiness, rural counties, and cities, villages, and townships in rural counties.
(2) The director shall invite at least all of the following to participate in the roundtable:
(a) Two individuals from an association representing farmers.
(b) Two individuals from an association representing food processors.
(c) Two individuals from an association representing agribusiness.
(d) One individual representing a township in a rural county.
(e) One individual representing a city or village in a rural county.
(f) One individual representing a rural county.
(3) Before extending invitations to participate in the roundtable, the director shall consult with the chairpersons of standing committees.
History: Add. 2005, Act 47, Imd. Eff. June 16, 2005 Compiler's Notes: For abolishment of the agriculture and rural communities roundtable and transfer of its powers and duties to the department of environmental quality, see E.R.O. No. 2007-9, compiled at MCL 324.99909.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA