There is in the state government the Dairy Council of California, which shall consist of no less than 24, nor more than 26, members. All members of the council shall be appointed by the secretary and may hold office at the pleasure of the secretary. The membership of the council shall be as follows:
(a) There shall be 12 members that are actually engaged in the production of milk. These 12 members are the producer members of the council.
(b) There shall be 12 members that are handlers. These 12 members are the handler members of the council.
(c) Upon the recommendation of the council, the secretary may appoint one person as a voting member who is not a producer or handler, and who shall represent the public.
(d) Upon the recommendation of the council, the secretary may appoint up to two people as nonvoting ex officio members of the council who have expertise that is beneficial to the council.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 371, Sec. 10. (AB 425) Effective January 1, 2022.)