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Appointments to two vacancies on the Horticulture Pest and Disease Board, applicants: Andrew Taylor and Diana Bedlington (committee controls and prevents the spread of horticultural pests and diseases)
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Horticulture Pest and Disease Board:
2 Vacancies
One member shall have at least a practical knowledge of horticultural pests and diseases and the other member shall be residents of the county, shall own land within the county and shall be engaged in the primary and commercial production of a horticultural product or products, one of whom shall be engaged in the production of certified organic produce, if available. Terms expire January 31, 2022. The Board is created to enable Whatcom County to more effectively control and prevent the spread of horticultural pests and diseases. The Board shall have the following powers and duties. 1.Receive complaints, 2.Inspect 3.Enforce 4.Employ persons and purchase goods and equipment as necessary, 5.Educate the public, and 6. Administrate.