California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 79936

(a) There is in state government the California Agave Commission. Except as provided in this section, the commission board of directors shall be composed of six growers, two processors, and one public member. The public member shall be appointed to the commission by the secretary from nominees recommended by the commission.

(b) The commission board of directors may modify the number of members who serve on the commission board of directors by a two-thirds vote that is concurred in by the secretary, if proper notice is provided to all persons subject to this chapter before the action.

(c) The secretary and other appropriate persons, as determined by the commission, shall be ex officio members of the commission.