(1) Adopt policies, rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture for its own government not inconsistent with the laws of the State.

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(2) Annually approve budget requests for the institutions, agencies and service under the control of the Department of Agriculture as prepared by the Commissioner of Agriculture prior to being submitted to the Governor and to the General Assembly.

(3) Appoint such committees and such members of committees as may be required or as may be desirable to carry out the orderly function of the Commission.

(4) Cooperate fully with the Commissioner of Agriculture at all times to the end that the State’s agricultural economy may constantly be improved.

(5) Assume such other responsibilities and exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to it by law.