Four members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (2-year term)
One member must have at least a practical knowledge of horticultural pests and diseases.
The remaining three members must own land within Spokane County and be engaged in the primary and commercial production of horticultural products. If no such qualified candidate resides in the County, a nonresident that owns property in the County may be appointed.
One member appointed by the Director of the State Department of Agriculture
Chief County Extension agent or his or her designee (nonvoting)
Purpose
The purpose of the Horticultural Pest and Disease Board is to control and prevent the spread of horticultural pests and diseases.
Responsibilities
Receive complaints concerning the infection of horticultural pests and diseases on any parcel of land within the County.
Inspect or cause to be inspected any parcel of land within the county for the purpose of ascertaining the presence of horticultural pests and diseases.
Order any landowner to control and prevent the spread of horticultural pests and diseases from his or her property.
Control and prevent the spread of horticultural pests and diseases on any property within the County.