There is established within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services the North Carolina Sweetpotato Quality and Branding Advisory Council. The Commissioner of Agriculture shall serve as chair, and the members of the Advisory Council shall be appointed by the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission, to consist of individuals involved in growing, packing, or growing and packing North Carolina sweetpotatoes; at least one sweetpotato processor; at least one sweetpotato retailer; at least one county cooperative extension agent familiar with the production of North Carolina sweetpotatoes; the Executive Director of the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission, and any other person or persons selected by the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission, for the purpose of rendering advice upon the Commissioner’s request regarding the exercise of the Commissioner’s authority pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-1068 Members shall also provide advice and recommendations to the Commissioner on plant pest regulatory issues affecting sweetpotatoes, over which the Commissioner has regulatory jurisdiction. The North Carolina Sweetpotato Quality and Branding Advisory Council shall meet at least quarterly or as needed upon the request of the Commissioner. Members of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Quality and Branding Advisory Council shall receive no compensation for their service. (2020-18, s. 6; 2020-80, s. 2.7(c).)