(1) There is a board of livestock.
(2) The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. Each member must be a resident of the state and an active livestock producer. A member must be appointed upon the recommendation of the related industry and must have the following qualifications:
(a) four are cattle producers;
(b) one is a dairy producer representing the dairy and poultry industry;
(c) one is a swine producer; and
(d) one is a sheep producer.
(3) An appointee is vested with all the powers and duties of office before being confirmed by the senate, as are directors in 2-15-111 (2).
(4) The governor shall designate the presiding officer of the board.
(5) A member shall serve for a term of 6 years.
(6) Members of the board must be reimbursed and compensated as are members of quasi-judicial boards in 2-15-124 (7).