Additional Powers of Council

A. The council may: 1. sue and be sued as a council, without individual liability of the members for acts of the council when acting within the scope of the powers of this Chapter, and in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state; 2. appoint advisory groups composed of representatives from organizations, institutions, governments, or business related to or interested in the welfare of the cattle and beef industry and consumers; 3. employ subordinate officers and employees of the council and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation and terms of employment; 4. accept grants, donations, contributions, or gifts from any source, but only if the use of such resources is not restricted in any manner which is deemed inconsistent with the objectives of the program. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:2051, 2052, and 2054. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Beef Industry Council, LR 41:333 (February 2015).