North Dakota § 54-63-01 - Renewable energy council - Composition
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§ 54-63-01. Renewable energy council - Composition
The industrial commission shall consult with the renewable energy council in matters of policy affecting the administration of the renewable energy development fund. 1. The renewable energy council consists of: a. The commissioner of commerce or the commissioner's designee. b. A member with a substantial interest in the agriculture industry appointed by the governor. c. A member with a substantial interest in the biodiesel industry appointed by the governor representing biodiesel interests. d. A member with a substantial interest in the biomass industry appointed by the governor representing biomass interests. e. A member with a substantial interest in the wind industry appointed by the governor representing wind interests. f. A member with a substantial interest in the ethanol industry appointed by the governor representing ethanol interests. g. A member with a substantial interest in advanced biofuel and sugar-based biofuel, appointed by the governor. 2. Subject to subsection 6, the terms of office for members of the council are three years but of those first appointed, two serve for one year, two serve for two years, and two serve for three years. 3. The commissioner of commerce shall serve as chairman. 4. The council shall have at least one regular meeting each year and such additional meetings as the chairman determines necessary at a time and place to be fixed by the chairman. Special meetings must be called by the chairman on written request of any three members. Four members constitute a quorum. 5. The council shall recommend to the industrial commission the approval of grants, loans, or other financial assistance necessary or appropriate for funding, research, development, marketing, and educational projects or activities and any other matters related to this chapter. 6. Members of the council serve at the pleasure of the governor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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