Idaho Director of Agriculture
| Idaho Director of Agriculture | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Idaho Statutes, 22-101 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Celia Gould |
| Assumed office: | January 2, 2007 |
| Compensation: | $106,620 |
| Other Idaho Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Controller • Superintendent of Public Instruction • Agriculture Director • Insurance Director • Director of Lands • Labor Director • Public Utilities Commission | |
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Current officeholder
The current director is Celia Gould. She was first appointed by Governor Butch Otter in December 2006 and assumed office on January 2, 2007. As the director of agriculture serves at the governor's pleasure, Gould is not subject to periodic reappointment.
In addition to her duties as director, Gould owns and operates a third generation farm and ranching operation, GlennDale Ranches, in Buhl, ID. Gould served for 6 years as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1996 to 2002. She holds a B.A. in political science and an M.P.A. from Boise State University.[1]
Authority
The office of agriculture director is established by state law.[2]
Idaho Statutes, 22-101
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There is hereby created the department of agriculture. The governor shall appoint a director of the department of agriculture, subject to the provisions of section 67-2404, Idaho Code. |
Qualifications
State law requires that the director be "a person who is qualified by training, knowledge and demonstrated ability or experience in agricultural pursuits and their management."[2]
Idaho Statutes, 22-101
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2) The director shall be a person who is qualified by training, knowledge and demonstrated ability or experience in agricultural pursuits and their management. |
Appointments
The director of agriculture is appointed by the governor with the consent of the state Senate. The director serves at the governor's pleasure.[2][3]
Idaho Statutes, 22-101
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There is hereby created the department of agriculture. The governor shall appoint a director of the department of agriculture, subject to the provisions of section 67-2404, Idaho Code. |
Idaho Statutes, 67-2404
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(2) Unless a term of office is provided by law, each director, unless specifically provided otherwise, shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. |
Term limits
There are no term limits associated with the office of agriculture director.
Vacancies
If a vacancy occurs, the governor appoints a new director per the procedure listed under "Appointments" above.[2]
Duties
The director is the executive head of the Idaho Department of Agriculture, the state agency tasked with regulating and promoting the state's agricultural produce. State law tasks the director is designating and hiring employees, acquiring and disseminating information regarding "agricultural pursuits," and encouraging and promoting "in every practical manner the interests of agriculture, horticulture ... the livestock industries," etc.[4]
Divisions
- Administration
- Market Development
- Animal Industries
- Plant Industries
- Agricultural Inspections
- Agricultural Resources[5]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
In 2012, the Idaho Director of Agriculture was paid an estimated $106,620. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
Contact info
Address:
2270 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, ID 83712
Phone: (208) 332-8500
Fax: (208) 334-2170
E-mail: info@agri.idaho.gov
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Project VoteSmart, "Bio of Celia Gould," accessed October 3, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Idaho Statutes, "22-101," accessed October 3, 2011.
- ↑ Idaho Statutes, "67-2404," accessed October 3, 2011.
- ↑ Idaho Statutes, "22-103," accessed October 3, 2011.
- ↑ Idaho Department of Agriculture, "Organizational Chart," accessed October 3, 2011.
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