57.03.020 Composition of the Department

(a) The Department of Agriculture shall be led by one Director. The Director shall possess relevant experience, education, training, and expertise in agriculture production, agriculture market development, and agricultural food and life sciences, to properly carry out the duties of the Department, oversee and develop a staff for the Department, and carry out the administrative and executive responsibilities related to agriculture, food, natural medicines, nutrition, and life sciences.

(b) The Department shall be comprised of several subordinate Divisions as established by the Council by law which shall be led by Deputy Directors as determined. At a minimum, a Deputy Director shall possess a minimum 2-year degree in agriculture related subjects, such as horticulture, organic chemistry, soil sciences, wildlife sciences, environmental science, or natural resources.

(c) The Department shall be comprised of the following Divisions and Deputy Directors:

(1) Division of Compliance and Enforcement

(2) Division of Agri-Business

(3) Division of Hemp (this title)

(4) Division of Medical Marijuana (Title 56)

(5) Division of Timber and Wood Products

(6) Division of Soil, Plants and Medicines

(7) Division of Food and Nutrition, which shall include Programs or Offices of Food Agriculture, Commodity Food Distribution, and Food Sovereignty.

(d) The Director, Deputy Directors, and all staff shall be paid employees of the Tribe and shall be paid a compensation commensurate with the Human Resource Code and Manual, in accordance with their duties and qualifications.