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(iii) Appointment of members shall be for a term of five years : Provided that extraordinary vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of appointment of the member being replaced. (iv) For appointments of members nominated by the New Zealand Dairy Board (other than the original appointment), the New Zealand Dairy Board shall nominate a panel of two names for each vacancy, from which the Minister shall recommend the appointment after consultation with the New Zealand Dairy Board. Similarly, where an appointment of a Government nominee is required to fill a vacancy, the Minister shall consult the New Zealand Dairy Board. (v) Every member shall hold office until his successor is appointed. (vi) Retiring members of the Commission shall be eligible for reappointment either as members or as Chairman. (vii) The Chairman of the Commission shall not—(a) Be a member of either House of the Legislative Assembly : (b) Be a member of the New Zealand Dairy Board : (c) Hold any other paid office under the Crown or from any other statutory corporation : (d) Be concerned or interested (other than as a member in an incorporated company under the Companies Act or Friendly Societies Act) in any commercial undertaking. (viii) Members of the Commission shall not—(a) Be members of either House of the Legislative Assembly ; or (b) Be members of the New Zealand Dairy Board. (5) That section 17 (2) of Primary Products Marketing Act be repealed, and that the Commission be given powers to make such arrangements as it thinks fit—(a) For the handling, pooling, transport, and storage of any dairy-produce to which this Part of this Act applies : (b) For the shipment of any such dairy-produce that is intended for export, on such terms and in such quantities as the Commission thinks fit: (c) For the insurance against loss of any such dairy-produce : (d) Generally for all such matters as are necessary for the exercise of any of the powers herein expressly conferred: (e) For the sale of dairy-produce to the best advantage. (6) Repeal section (18) of Primary Products Marketing Act and vest authority in Commission to purchase at f.o.b. all butter and cheese for export. (7) That provision be made for regulating local market costs and distribution. (8) That the Commission be given power to determine the guaranteed price by re-enacting section 20 (4) and (5) of Primary Products Marketing Act. (9) Clause (8) above to be subject to proviso that in determining prices Commsision will have regard to the general economic stability of New Zealand. (10) The price determined by the Commission for any season shall be guaranteed by the Government. (11) If the Dairy Industry Account is in debt, or if the estimates for the ensuing season indicate the possibility that the account may be in debit, then the Commission shall consult with the Minister of Marketing before fixing the guaranteed price for the ensuing season. (12) That the Commission should have the responsibility of tendering advice to Government—(a) On trends and prospects in overseas markets : (b) On movements in costs, prices, or other factors likely to prejudice economic stability of the dairy industry. (13) That in the exercise of its functions, with the exception of those in (8) and (11) above, the Commission shall comply with the general trade policy of the Government and with any general or special directions issued by the Minister in terms of Government policy. (14) Commission may delegate any of its functions, save that of determining the guaranteed price, to an agent or agents, whether in New Zealand or overseas. Authority to be given Export Marketing Department to act as agent. (15) That the transfer of Dairy Industry Account, including the Dairy Industry Stabilization Aceount, to the custody of the Commission be authorized. (16) That Commission shall present an annual report to Parliament. The Conference then unanimously carried the following motion : " That Conference approves the general principles providing for the setting-up of the Dairy Industry Commission, as placed before it by the Dairy Industry Council, subject to the Dairy Board being (a) satisfied with the draft legislation, and (b) fully consulted regarding all matters affecting the setting-up of the Commission, its authority, and its functions."

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