Article XI — Agriculture
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Del. Const. art. XI, § 2 Composition of Board; residence of Commissioners; quorum
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The said board shall be composed of three Commissioners of Agriculture, one of whom shall reside in each county in the State. Any two of them shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Del. Const. art. XI, § 3 Appointment of Commissioners by Governor; tenure; vacancies
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The said Commissioners of Agriculture shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the consent of a majority of all the members elected to the Senate, one for the term of one year, one for the term of two years, and one for the term of three years; and thereafter all appointme…
Del. Const. art. XI, § 4 Abatement and prevention of diseases of fruit trees, plants, vegetables, cereals, and live stock
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The said board shall have power to abate and prevent, by such means as the General Assembly shall prescribe, all contagious and infectious diseases of fruit trees, plants, vegetables, cereals, horses, cattle and other farm animals.
Del. Const. art. XI, § 5 Plans for securing immigration of industrious and useful settlers
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The said Commissioners may devise such plans for securing immigration to this State of industrious and useful settlers as they may deem expedient, and such plans may be executed as prescribed by the General Assembly.
Del. Const. art. XI, § 6 Compensation of Board members
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The General Assembly shall provide by law for the compensation of the members of said board.
Del. Const. art. XI, § 7 Duration of Board
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The Board of Agriculture hereby established shall continue for eight years from the date of the qualification of the first member thereof, after which it may be abolished by the General Assembly.