2016 Boards and Commissions

Nebraska Grain Sorghum Development, Utilization & Marketing Board

General Information

Formal Name:Nebraska Grain Sorghum Development, Utilization & Marketing Board
Contact Person:Barbara Kliment, Executive Director
Purpose:The Board is authorized by statute to develop, carry out, and participate in programs of research, education, market development, promotion, and federal legislative affairs on behalf of producers of grain sorghum in Nebraska in an effort to ensure sorghum's profitability for producers.
How Many Affectable:Not Applicable
How Many Served:All sorghum producers in the state
Year Created:1981
Year Active:1981
Sunset Date:NA

Authorization

Authorization Citation:Neb. Rev. Stat. 2-4001 - 2-4020
Parent Agency:NA

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:Seven (7)
Who Appoints:6 - Governor-appointed; 1 - Board Elected
Legislative Approval:No
Qualifications Of Members:a. Citizen of Nebraska; b. at least 21 years of age; c. derive a portion of their income from growing grain sorghum
Per Diem:NA
Expense Reimbursement:Yes - actual and necessary
Term Length:Three (3) years
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:4
Held FY 13-14:4
Required FY 14-15:4
Held FY 14-15:4
Required FY 15-16:4
Held FY 15-16:4

Operations

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Accomplishments

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