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Cranberry Experiment Station Board of Oversight
Board Information
Policy Area
EducationPurpose
There shall be within the University of Massachusetts a Cranberry Experiment Station Board of Oversight with the purpose of advising and assisting the president of the University of Massachusetts in the management of said Cranberry Experiment Station. The board shall be charged with maintaining the scientific credibility of the station, assuring that the work performed serves to maintain, the economic viability of Massachusetts' cranberry industry and coordinating the activity of the station with the activities of the Southeastern Massachusetts Partnership.Seat Restrictions
Term length five yearsMeeting Information
The board shall hold an annual meeting in January and at least three other times during the yearLegal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Peter Beaton | Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association Rep 1 | Ex Officio | - |
| President Robert L. Caret | President of the University of Massachusetts (or designee) | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Kirby Gilmore | Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association Rep 3 | Ex Officio | - |
| Dean Steven Goodwin | Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (Or designee) | Ex Officio | - |
| Dr. Divina Grossman | Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (Or designee) | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Donna Jeffers | Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association Rep 2 | Ex Officio | - |
| Senate President Therese Murray | Senate (Senate President's Appointee) | Legislature | - |
| Representative William M. Straus | House of Representatives (Speaker Appointee) | Legislature | July 19, 2016 |
| Commissioner Gregory Watson | Agricultural Scientist | Governor | - |