Illinois Statutes Chapter 505. Agriculture § 115/13. Powers and duties of board

(a) To develop and direct the sheep and wool production development and marketing program;

(b) To prepare and approve a budget consistent with estimated receipts and the scope of the sheep and wool production development and 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 sheep and wool production development and marketing program;

(e) To employ personnel and contract for services which are necessary for the proper operation of the sheep and wool production development and 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.