505 ILCS 40/13

The duties and responsibilities of the corn marketing board shall be prescribed in the authority for each corn marketing program and to the extent applicable shall include the following: (a) To develop and direct the corn marketing program; (b) To prepare and approve a budget consistent with estimated receipts and the scope of the corn 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 corn marketing program; (e) To employ personnel and contract for services which are necessary for the proper operation of the corn 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.