CDFA ANNOUNCES VACANCY ON THE BEET CURLY TOP VIRUS CONTROL PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD

SACRAMENTO- December 1, 2016 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Integrated Pest Control Branch is announcing one vacancy on the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board. This Advisory Board makes recommendations to the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program.

The term of office for a Board Member is unlimited. The Members receive no compensation, but are entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the Department of Personnel Administration. Members are considered public officials and must be willing to comply with necessary disclosure requirements.

The vacancy is for a Southern California District Member, District I; representing beans, peppers, spinach, sugar beets, and/or tomatoes. Individuals interested in being considered for the Board appointment should send a brief resume by February 1, 2017 to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Integrated Pest Control Branch, 3294 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, California 95832, Attention: Branch Chief.

For additional information, visit the branch's web page at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/ipc/curlytopvirus/ctv_hp.htm; or contact the Branch Chief of the Integrated Pest Control Branch at (916) 262-1102, by fax (916) 262-2020, or e-mail IPCinfo@cdfa.ca.gov.

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