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Montana
Department of Livestock
Board
of Livestock to Meet March 15-16
The Montana Board of Livestock will meet March 15-16 in the Scott Hart
Auditorium (Department of Agriculture/Department of Livestock building, 301 N.
Roberts) in
Helena
.
Agenda items include a joint meeting between
the board and Board of Milk Control, reports from Montana Department of
Livestock (MDOL) division administrators, updates on the department's budget and
special revenue projections, and a report from Attorney General Steve Bullock on
a new consumer protection position relating to agriculture.
Created in 1885, the seven-member Board of
Livestock is one of the state's oldest citizens' boards and serves as director
of the Department of Livestock. Board members are nominated by industry,
appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, and serve six-year terms.
Board composition consists of four cattle producers, one dairy producer
representing the dairy and poultry industries, one swine producer, and one sheep
producer.
For a complete board meeting agenda, please see
the MDOL web site at http://liv.mt.gov/liv/public/board.asp
All
times other than meeting starting times are approximate, and agenda items may be
rearranged. Action may be taken on any item listed on the agenda, with public
comment welcome on all items. The board will make reasonable accommodations for
disabilities that may interfere with an individual's ability to participate;
persons requiring such accommodations should make their requests to the
Department of Livestock, Public Information Officer, PO Box 200201, Helena MT
59620-2001 (406/444-9431).
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