New Hampshire Commissioner of Agriculture
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The Commissioner oversees the Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food and is responsible for promoting and protecting agriculture, commerce, consumers and the environment.[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Lorraine Merrill. She was appointed by Gov. John Lynch in 2007.
Appointments
Per Title XL, Chapter 425, Section 425:3 of the New Hampshire Statutes, the governor, with consent of the council and recommendations of the agricultural advisory board, appoints the Commissioner of Agriculture to a five-year term.[2]
Compensation
In 2009, the New Hampshire Commissioner of Agriculture was paid an estimated $93,812 according to the Council of State Governments.[3]
Contact information
New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
Mailing address
PO Box 2042
Concord NH 03302 -2042
Physical address:
State House Annex
25 Capitol Street, Second Floor, Room 220
Concord NH 03301
Telephone: (603) 271-3551
Email: lorraine.merrill@agr.nh.gov
See also
External links
References
- ↑ New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food, "Office of the Commissioner," accessed October 16, 2011
- ↑ New Hampshire Statutes, "21-N:3 Commissioner; Deputy Commissioner; Directors; Compensation," accessed October 16, 2011
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved June 22, 2011
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