7 CFR §63.110

1. (a)Be responsible for the general supervision of the NSIIC;
2. (b)Review any grant or contract agreement to be made or entered into by the NSIIC and any financial assistance provided to the NSIIC;
3. (c)Make the final decision, by majority vote, on whether or not to provide grants to an eligible entity in accordance with the strategic plan;
4. (d)Develop and establish a budget plan and long-term operating plan to carry out the goals of the NSIIC;
5. (e)Adopt, and amend as appropriate, bylaws as necessary for the proper management and functioning of the NSIIC;
6. (f)Provide a system of organization to fix responsibility and promote efficiency in carrying out the functions of the NSIIC;
7. (g)Appoint and establish compensation for an executive director, who will serve at the pleasure of the Board, to be the chief executive officer of the NSIIC;
8. (h)Appoint other officers, attorneys, employees, and agents as necessary and set forth their respective duties and powers;
9. (i)Delegate, by resolution, to the chairperson, the executive director, or any other officer or employee any function, power, or duty of the Board—other than voting on a grant, contract, agreement, budget, or annual strategic plan; and
10. (j)Consult with the following entities to carry out this part:
    1. (1)State departments of agriculture;
    2. (2)Federal departments and agencies;
    3. (3)Nonprofit development corporations;
    4. (4)Colleges and universities;
    5. (5)Banking and other credit-related agencies;
    6. (6)Agriculture and agribusiness organizations, and
    7. (7)Regional planning and development organizations.