Article 3. Annual Report of California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 3.

(a) To aid in preparation of the report required under this chapter, the secretary shall establish an advisory committee consisting of the following persons:
  (1) Six representatives of cooperative bargaining associations from names submitted by cooperative bargaining associations, two of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, and two of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.
  (2) Six representatives of processors from names submitted by processors, two of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, and two of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.
  (b) The members of the advisory committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the Director of Human Resources pursuant to Section 19820 of the Government Code for attendance at a meeting approved by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture.

The advisory committee shall study and report on all of the following issues:
  (a) Unfair trade practices.
  (b) Licensing.
  (c) Funding.
  (d) Investigation and hearing procedures.
  (e) The need for a mechanism to resolve bargaining disputes.
  (f) Any other issues relating to this chapter.
  (g) Any recommended changes to this chapter.

The advisory committee shall meet not less than once annually.

The advisory committee shall prepare and transmit a report to the secretary at a time fixed by the secretary so as to meet his or her obligation under this article.

This article shall be construed as a continuation of former Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Division 20.