(505 ILCS 130/14) (from Ch. 5, par. 564)

Sec. 14. The duties and responsibilities of the program operating board shall be prescribed in the authority for each marketing program and to the extent applicable shall include the following:

(a) to develop and direct the marketing program;

(b) to prepare and approve a budget consistent with estimated receipts and the scope of the marketing program;

(c) to formulate and execute assessment procedures, rates and methods of collection;

(d) to procure and evaluate data and information necessary for the proper administration and operation of the marketing program;

(e) to employ personnel and contract for services which are necessary for the proper operation of the marketing program;

(f) to authorize the expenditure of funds and the contracting of expenditures to conduct proper activities of the program;

(g) to bond the treasurer and such other persons necessary to insure adequate protection of funds; and

(h) to perform such other duties which are necessary to the proper operation of the program.

(Source: P.A. 78-739.)