(a)
It is the intent of the Legislature that the President of the University of California, or his or her designee, appoint an advisory board to the center.
(b)
It is further the intent of the Legislature that:
(1)
The advisory board be composed of a majority of individuals who are members of agricultural or nonagricultural cooperatives, with the two sectors being equally represented, as well as, composed of individuals representing institutions of higher education, government, and the general public who are knowledgeable about cooperatives.
(2)
The duties of the advisory board include recommending goals, objectives, and priorities for the center and reviewing center activities.
(3)
To the extent practicable, the advisory board recommend, and the center strive to undertake, a balanced program of activities that are directly beneficial to agricultural and nonagricultural cooperatives, and representative of the diversity of both cooperative sectors.
(4)
The advisory board consider the relative economic impact of cooperatives in California and the service to the public in making its recommendations.
(5)
The members of the advisory board serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines of the University of California.