FV-115 Walla onions (Public Member) Background Statement

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURALMARKETING SERVICE
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAMS

WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION MARKETING COMMITTEE
P.O. Box 644
Walla Walla,WA 99362

CONFIDENTIAL BACKGROUND STATEMENT
(PUBLIC MEMBER/ALTERNATE)
MARKETING ORDER NO. 956
COMMITTEE YEAR

POSITION
Name

Telephone (

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Mailing Address (include city, county, State, and ZIP)

Occupation
Do you have a financial interest in a growing or handling operation of the commodity regulated under this marketing order?

No

Yes_
If yes, explain

Membership in industry organizations

Marketing order conunittee members, in their official capacities, are prohibited ftom taking any action specifically designed to influence legislation, including any attempt to
influence public opinion concerning legislation. Committee members may not communicate with any official of a State or Federa1legislative body for the purpose of
attempting to influence legislation. Committee members are also prohibited ftom attempting to influence State or Federal govenunent actions or policies or those offoreign
govenunents, except as specifically authorized under the marketing order or expressly approved by the Secretary. Committee members are specifically precluded ftom
authorizing the expenditure of marketing order funds for the purpose of attempting to influence legislation or govenunent actions. These same prohibitions apply to committee
managers, staB: and contractors, except that committee managers may consuh with the Department of Agricuhure (USDA) employees during the pendency of informal
mlemaking actions.
If marketing order committee or subcommittee members or committee employees are sued individually or jointly for eJTO(Sin judgement, mistakes or other acts, either of
omission or commission (except for acts of dishonesty, willful misconduct, or gross negligence) in the conduct of their duties under the marketing agreement or order, they
may be authorized legal defense by the Department of Justice (001). Alternatively, legal defense may be provided through private counsel, if recommended by USDA and
approved by OOJ. USDA and OOJ enjoy an excellent working relationship with respect to providing legal representation for committee members and employees, either by
OOJ or through authorized private counsel. USDA is committed to a comprehensive legal defense policy for all committee members and employees acting within the scope of
their authorized committee duties and responsibilities.

I am willing to serve on the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee.
(Signature)

(Date)

The above infonnation is required to determine the eHgibility and willingness of the nominee to serve on the commiUee.
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FV-115 (08/03)