Rural Development Task Force
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Department of Agriculture
Function
The Rural Development Task Force shall study the conditions, needs, issues, and problems in the agriculture industry; and evaluate any action or legislation that may be necessary to promote economic development in the rural areas of the State. That the Task Force shall submit its final report to the Governor and General Assembly no later than December 31, 2019
Senate Confirmation
No
Compensation
None
Composition
That the Task Force shall be composed of the following members: (1) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House; (2) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the (3) One member appointed by the President of the Senate; (4) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; (5) One member appointed by the Governor; (6) One member appointed by the Director of the Department of Agriculture; (7) One member appointed by the Director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development; (8) One member representing the State's largest agricultural association, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and (9) One member representing the State's largest economic development association, appointed by the Minority Leader of the House.
Chair
Elected by the Task Force
Authority
HJR 37 (101st GA)
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halpin, Rep. Michael | 07/18/2019 | Speaker of the House of Representatives | Member | ||||
| Windhorst, Rep. Patrick | 07/31/2019 | Minority Leader of the House of Representatives | Member | ||||
| Fowler, Sen. Dale | 07/15/2019 | Minority Leader of the Senate | Member | ||||
| VACANT | President of the Senate | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Director of the Department of Agricutlure | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity | Member | |||||
| Thomas, Kenton | 10/16/2019 | Speaker of the House of Representatives | Member | Member Representing the State's Largest Agricultural Association | |||
| VACANT | Minority Leader of the House of Representatives | Member | Member Representing the State's Largest Economic Development Association |