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This bill updates the structure and election process for the North Dakota Beef Commission by establishing nine geographical districts across the state and creating a new system for nominating and electing commission members. The bill redefines a "cattle industry representative" to include beef producers, cattle feeders, dairy producers, and public livestock market representatives, and changes how commission members are selected. Instead of being appointed by the governor from lists submitted by various associations, commission members will now be elected directly by cattle industry representatives within their respective districts. The bill specifies detailed election procedures to be overseen by the director of the North Dakota State University Extension Service, including nomination requirements, voting processes, and eligibility criteria. Members will serve staggered terms, with initial terms varying from one to three years, and no member can serve more than two consecutive terms. The legislation also provides for district redistricting every seven years to ensure accurate representation and establishes that the commission will bear the costs of conducting these elections. The changes aim to make the commission selection process more democratic and responsive to the diverse cattle industry representatives across North Dakota.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2202.html