A. The duties and responsibilities of the committee shall be prescribed by the Commissioner and to the extent applicable, shall include the following:

1. Development and recommendation of proposed rules and procedures and future revisions relating to the assessment to the State Board of Agriculture;

2. Preparing and effectuating the estimated budget required for the proper operation of the committee;

3. Development of methods for assessing producers and methods for collecting the necessary funds;

4. Collecting and assembling information and data necessary for the proper administration of the assessment program;

5. Contracting with existing non-brand dairy promotion organizations; and

6. Performing any other duties necessary for the operation of the Dairy Industry Promotion Program in coordination with the Commissioner.

B. Members of the Commission shall not receive any compensation but shall be reimbursed by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry in accordance with the provisions of the State Travel Reimbursement Act for all actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the duties imposed upon the Commission pursuant to the Oklahoma Dairy Promotion Act.

C. Members of the Commission who cease to be producers, as defined in Section 2 of this act, or who change their method of marketing shall cease to be members of the Commission, and their vacancies may be filled based upon previous nominations.