| Title: | Ethanol Research Advisory Board, Illinois | | Website: | Illinois Ethanol Research Advisory Board | | Contact Name: | John Caupert | | Contact Title: | Director, The NCERC | | Contact Phone: | 618-659-6737 x226 | | Contact E-Mail: | jcaupert@ethanolresearch.com | | Contact Comments: | | | Function: | The Board shall review the annual operating plans and budget of the Corn to Ethanol Research Pilot Plant; advise on research and development priorities and projects to be carried out at the plant; advise on policies and procedures regarding the management and operation of the plant; develop bylaws; submit a final report to the Governor and General Assembly outlining the progress and accomplishments made during the year along with a financial report for the year. | | Term: | 4 years. | | Senate Confirmation: | No | | Qualifications: | Members to represent ethanol industry, growers, suppliers, and universities | | Composition: | 14 members, 6 appointed by the Governor
- 6 at-large members appointed by Governor
- Director, Department of Commerce & Community Affairs
- Director, Department of Agriculture
- President, Illinois Corn Growers Association
- President, National Corn Growers Association
- President, Southern Illinois University
- President, Renewable Fuels Association
- Dean of Agriculture, University of Illinois
- Dean of the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale | | Chair: | President of SIU | | Authority: | 110 ILCS 520/6.6 |
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