Horse Industry Board
Purpose
The Horse Industry Board shall be responsible for the promotion and economic development of the equine industry in the Commonwealth. To accomplish this function, the Horse Industry Board is authorized to produce economic reports, develop a horse industry directory, provide funding for educational programs, provide funding for research, engage in media liaison, collect and analyze data on the horse industry, disseminate industry-related data, and enter into contract and agreements to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. The Chairman of the Horse Industry Board shall make an annual report to the Horse Industry Board including a statement of the total receipts and disbursements for the year and shall file a copy of such report with the Commissioner.
Term
Four years; no more than two consecutive terms (changed to 4 years in 2022; https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+ful+CHAP0577
Composition
The Horse Industry Board shall consist of 12 members representing the horse industry, industry support services, education, and equine health. Four members shall be the presidents of the following industry organizations: the Virginia Horse Council, Inc., the Virginia Thoroughbred Association, the Virginia Horse Shows Association, and the Virginia Quarter Horse Association. Four members shall serve at large, to be appointed by the Governor from nominations made by the remaining statewide horse breed or use organizations. The Governor shall also appoint two members from recommendations submitted by the Virginia horse industry: one shall be a representative of the horse industry support services or professional community (feed manufacturing or sales, pharmaceutical sales, horseshoeing, marketing, veterinary services, etc.) and the other shall be an individual commercially involved in the horse industry (manager, trainer, etc.). Each organization shall submit nominations or recommendations for each available position. If the organizations fail to provide the nominations, the Governor may appoint other nominees that meet the foregoing criteria. An extension equine specialist from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University shall serve as a voting member of the Horse Industry Board. The Commissioner shall serve as a nonvoting member. Seven members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The presidents of the Virginia Horse Council, Inc., the Virginia Thoroughbred Association, the Virginia Horse Shows Association, and the Virginia Quarter Horse Association may each designate in writing a member of his organization as an alternate who may attend meetings in his place and be counted as a member of the Horse Industry Board for the purposes of a quorum and for voting. The terms for appointments to the Horse Industry Board shall be for four years, with no at-large member serving more than two consecutive terms. Date of terms has been changed to June 30--July 1 of years serving. Chapter 577 S308 April 11, 2022 3.2-1701
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