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7 CFR § 63.110 - Powers and duties of the Board. 

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t7/s63.110"
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title: "7 CFR § 63.110 - Powers and duties of the Board."
title_number: 7
title_name: "Agriculture"
section_number: "63.110"
section_name: "Powers and duties of the Board."
chapter_name: "AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (STANDARDS, INSPECTIONS, MARKETING PRACTICES), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
subchapter_number: "C"
subchapter_name: "REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF 1946 AND THE EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT"
part_number: "63"
part_name: "NATIONAL SHEEP INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT CENTER"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "7 U.S.C. 1621-1627."
regulatory_source: "75 FR 43034, July 23, 2010, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "63"
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# 63.110 Powers and duties of the Board.

The management of the NSIIC shall be vested in the Board of Directors. The Board shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) Be responsible for the general supervision of the NSIIC;

(b) Review any grant or contract agreement to be made or entered into by the NSIIC and any financial assistance provided to the NSIIC;

(c) Make the final decision, by majority vote, on whether or not to provide grants to an eligible entity in accordance with the strategic plan;

(d) Develop and establish a budget plan and long-term operating plan to carry out the goals of the NSIIC;

(e) Adopt, and amend as appropriate, bylaws as necessary for the proper management and functioning of the NSIIC;

(f) Provide a system of organization to fix responsibility and promote efficiency in carrying out the functions of the NSIIC;

(g) Appoint and establish compensation for an executive director, who will serve at the pleasure of the Board, to be the chief executive officer of the NSIIC;

(h) Appoint other officers, attorneys, employees, and agents as necessary and set forth their respective duties and powers;

(i) Delegate, by resolution, to the chairperson, the executive director, or any other officer or employee any function, power, or duty of the Board—other than voting on a grant, contract, agreement, budget, or annual strategic plan; and

(j) Consult with the following entities to carry out this part:

(1) State departments of agriculture;

(2) Federal departments and agencies;

(3) Nonprofit development corporations;

(4) Colleges and universities;

(5) Banking and other credit-related agencies;

(6) Agriculture and agribusiness organizations, and

(7) Regional planning and development organizations.