11-50-103. Powers and duties of the commission.

(a) The commission shall:

(i) Receive and disburse funds under the provisions of this act to be used in administering the provisions of this act;

(ii) Annually elect a chairman and vice chairman from among its members. No chairman shall succeed himself more than once;

(iii) Meet not less than two (2) times each year in conjunction with the crop research foundation of Wyoming and at such other times as called by the chairman or when requested by three (3) or more members of the commission;

(iv) Keep a permanent record of its proceedings and report annually to the governor and the joint agriculture, state and public lands and water resources interim committee respecting its activities as provided in W.S. 9-2-1014;

(v) If the commission determines that it is advisable to implement a research, promotion or market program, prepare and submit a proposed program to the director together with a budget and cash flow statement. Funds shall only be dispersed to the crop research foundation in accordance with the submitted budget and cash flow statement.

(b) The commission may:

(i) Conduct or contract for scientific research to discover and develop improved varieties, production techniques and end-use products;

(ii) Conduct or contract for programs of consumer education and market development;

(iii) Disseminate information on dry edible beans based on scientific research;

(iv) Study state and federal legislation with respect to matters concerning the dry edible bean industry;

(v) Sue and be sued as a commission, without individual liability, for acts of the commission within the scope of the powers and duties conferred upon it by this act;

(vi) Enter into contracts to carry out the purpose of the commission as provided in this act;

(vii) Appoint advisory groups composed of representatives from organizations, institutions or business related to or interested in the welfare of the dry edible bean industry;

(viii) Make grants to research agencies for financing special or emergency studies, or for purchase or acquisition of facilities necessary to carry out the purposes of the commission;

(ix) Appoint subordinate officers and employees of the commission, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation;

(x) Cooperate with any local, state or nationwide organization or agency engaged in work or activities similar to or related to those of the commission, and enter into contracts with those organizations or agencies for carrying on joint programs;

(xi) Adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act;

(xii) Adopt, rescind, modify or amend all proper regulations, orders and resolutions for the exercise of its powers and duties.