15.135(1)(a)2.
2. A member representing the interests of counties, selected from a list of names submitted by the Wisconsin Counties Association.
15.135(1)(a)3.
3. A member representing environmental interests, selected from a list of names submitted by environmental organizations.
15.135(1)(a)4.
4. A member representing livestock farming interests, selected from a list of names submitted by statewide agricultural organizations.
15.135(1)(b)
(b) The members under
par. (a) shall be nominated by the secretary of agriculture, trade and consumer protection, and with the advice and consent of the senate appointed, for 5-year terms.
15.135(4)
(4) Land and water conservation board. 15.135(4)(am)(am)
Creation. There is created a land and water conservation board which is attached to the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection under
s. 15.03.
15.135(4)(b)
(b)
Members. The board consists of all of the following members:
15.135(4)(b)1.
1. The secretaries of administration, natural resources, and agriculture, trade and consumer protection or their designees.
15.135(4)(b)2.
2. Three members of county land conservation committees designated biennially by the county land conservation committees at their annual meeting in even-numbered years, appointed for 2-year terms.
15.135(4)(b)3.
3. Four other members appointed for staggered 4-year terms. One of those members shall be a resident of a city with a population of 50,000 or more, one shall represent a governmental unit involved in river management, one shall be a farmer and one shall be a member of a charitable corporation, charitable association or charitable trust, the purpose or powers of which include protecting natural resources, including scenic or open space, and maintaining or enhancing air or water quality.
15.135(4)(c)1.
1. The U.S. secretary of agriculture to appoint a representative of the natural resources conservation service and a representative of the farm service agency to serve as advisory members of the board.
15.135(4)(c)2.
2. The dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the director of the University of Wisconsin-Extension to serve or appoint a person to serve as an advisory member of the board.
15.135(4)(c)3.
3. The staff of the county land conservation committees employed under
s. 92.09 to designate jointly a person to serve as an advisory member of the board.
15.135(4)(d)
(d)
Vacancies. If one or more of the county land conservation committee member positions on the board is vacant, the chairperson may call a special meeting of the committees to fill the vacancies, but vacancies may be filled only if a majority of the committees are represented at the special meeting.
15.137(1)(1)
Agricultural producer security council. 15.137(1)(a)(a) There is created in the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection an agricultural producer security council consisting of the following members appointed by the secretary of agriculture for 3-year terms:
15.137(1)(a)1.
1. One person representing the Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union of America, Wisconsin Division.
15.137(1)(a)2.
2. One person representing the Midwest Food Processors Association, Inc.
15.137(1)(a)3.
3. One person representing the National Farmers' Organization, Inc.
15.137(1)(a)4.
4. One person representing the Wisconsin Agri-Service Association, Inc.
15.137(1)(a)5.
5. One person representing the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.
15.137(1)(a)6.
6. One person representing both the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Inc., and the Wisconsin Soybean Association, Inc.
15.137(1)(a)7.
7. One person representing the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association, Inc.
15.137(1)(a)8.
8. One person representing the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.
15.137(1)(a)9.
9. One person representing the Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives.
15.137(1)(a)10.
10. One person representing the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association, Inc.
15.137(1)(b)
(b) Each organization identified in
par. (a) shall nominate 2 persons to represent that organization on the agricultural producer security council. The secretary of agriculture, trade and consumer protection shall appoint members from among the nominees.
15.137(2)
(2) Agricultural education and workforce development council. 15.137(2)(a)(a) There is created in the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection an agricultural education and workforce development council consisting of the following members:
15.137(2)(a)1.
1. The secretary of agriculture, trade and consumer protection or his or her designee.
15.137(2)(a)2.
2. The state superintendent of public instruction or his or her designee.
15.137(2)(a)3.
3. The secretary of workforce development or his or her designee.
15.137(2)(a)4.
4. The secretary of natural resources or his or her designee.
15.137(2)(a)5.
5. The president of the University of Wisconsin System or his or her designee.
15.137(2)(a)6.
6. The director of the technical college system or his or her designee.
15.137(2)(a)7.
7. The chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Extension or his or her designee.
15.137(2)(a)8.
8. A member chosen jointly by the dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the dean of the College of Business, Industry, Life Science, and Agriculture of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, the dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and the dean of the College of Natural Resources of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to represent the colleges and school.
15.137(2)(a)8g.
8g. A technical college district director appointed by the director of the technical college system.
15.137(2)(a)8r.
8r. A technical college dean with authority over agricultural programs appointed by the director of the technical college system.
15.137(2)(a)9.
9. The chairpersons of one senate standing committee and one assembly standing committee concerned with education, appointed as are members of standing committees.
15.137(2)(a)10.
10. The chairpersons of one senate standing committee and one assembly standing committee concerned with agriculture, appointed as are members of standing committees.
15.137(2)(a)11.
11. A representative of the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators.
15.137(2)(a)14.
14. A representative of environmental stewardship interests.
15.137(2)(a)15.
15. A representative of businesses related to natural resources.
15.137(2)(a)16.
16. A representative of businesses related to plant agriculture.
15.137(2)(a)17.
17. A representative of landscaping, golf course, greenhouse, floral, and related businesses.
15.137(2)(a)18.
18. A representative of food product and food processing businesses.
15.137(2)(a)19.
19. A representative of businesses related to animal agriculture.
15.137(2)(a)20.
20. A representative of businesses related to renewable energy.
15.137(2)(a)21.
21. A representative of agricultural communication interests.
15.137(2)(a)22.
22. A representative of businesses providing engineering, mechanical, electronic, and power services relating to agriculture.
15.137(2)(a)23.
23. A representative of the board of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.
15.137(2)(a)24.
24. A teacher who teaches classes in science, vocational technology, business, math, or a similar field.
15.137(2)(b)
(b) A person who is authorized under
par. (a) 1. to
7. to appoint a designee may only appoint a designee who is an employee or appointive officer of the person's department or educational institution and who has sufficient authority to deploy department or system resources and directly influence department or educational institution decision making.
15.137(2)(c)
(c) The secretary of agriculture, trade and consumer protection shall appoint members of the council under
par. (a) 11. to
23. to serve for 3-year terms. A member under
par. (a) 11. to
23. may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms on the council.
15.137(2)(cm)
(cm) The superintendent of public instruction shall appoint members of the council under
par. (a) 24. to
27. to serve for 3-year terms. A member under
par. (a) 24. to
27. may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms on the council.
15.137(5)
(5) Fertilizer research council. There is created in the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection a fertilizer research council consisting of the following members:
15.137(5)(a)
(a)
Nonvoting members. The secretary of agriculture, trade and consumer protection, the secretary of natural resources and the dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, or their designees, shall serve as nonvoting members.
15.137(5)(b)1.1. Six voting members shall be appointed jointly by the secretary of the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection and the dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to serve for 3-year terms. Three of the members appointed under this subdivision shall be industry representatives selected from a list of candidates provided by the fertilizer industry. Three of the members appointed under this subdivision shall represent farmers who are crop producers.
15.137(5)(b)2.
2. One voting member shall be appointed by the secretary of natural resources to serve for a 3-year term. The member appointed under this subdivision shall be knowledgeable about water quality.
15.137(5)(b)3.
3. No voting member may serve more than 2 consecutive 3-year terms.
15.14
15.14
Department of corrections; creation. There is created a department of corrections under the direction and supervision of the secretary of corrections.
15.14 History
History: 1989 a. 31.
15.145
15.145
Same; attached boards and commissions. 15.145(1)(1)
Parole commission. There is created in the department of corrections a parole commission consisting of 8 members. Members shall have knowledge of or experience in corrections or criminal justice. The members shall include a chairperson who is nominated by the governor, and with the advice and consent of the senate appointed, for a 2-year term expiring March 1 of the odd-numbered years, subject to removal under
s. 17.07 (3m), and the remaining members in the classified service appointed by the chairperson.
15.145(2)
(2) Prison industries board. There is created a prison industries board which is attached to the department of corrections under
s. 15.03. The board shall consist of 9 members appointed for 4-year terms. Three members shall be appointed to represent private business and industry and 3 members shall be appointed to represent private labor organizations. One member shall be appointed to represent each of the following:
15.145(3)
(3) Interstate adult offender supervision board. There is created an interstate adult offender supervision board which is attached to the department of corrections under
s. 15.03. The board shall consist of 5 members appointed for 4-year terms. The governor shall comply with the requirements of
s. 304.16 (4) when appointing members of the board. The board shall have the powers, duties, and responsibilities set forth under
s. 304.16.
15.145(4)
(4) State board for interstate juvenile supervision. There is created a state board for interstate juvenile supervision, which is attached to the department of corrections under
s. 15.03. The board shall consist of 5 members appointed for 3-year terms. The governor shall comply with the requirements of
s. 938.999 (9) when appointing members of the board. The board shall have the powers, duties, and responsibilities set forth under
s. 938.999.
15.15
15.15
Department of commerce; creation. There is created a department of commerce under the direction and supervision of the secretary of commerce.
15.153
15.153
Same; specified divisions. 15.153(3)
(3)
Division of environmental and regulatory services. There is created in the department of commerce a division of environmental and regulatory services. The administrator of this division shall be appointed outside the classified service by the secretary and shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary.
