Section 1-4 - Distribution of Council Funds in Accordance with Annual Marketing Plan (a) By July 1 of each new fiscal year as defined in W.S. 11-37-102, the Council may formulate an Annual Marketing Plan. - (i) The Annual Marketing Plan shall set out the goals for Council funds as identified by the Council under the guidelines of W.S. W.S. W.S. 11-37-101 and 104.
- (A) After the Council has approved funding, a signed contract or memorandum of understanding shall include, but is not limited to: accounting and reporting procedures, ownership of products developed with Council funds, an assignment clause, independent contractor clause, sovereign immunity clause, beginning and termination date, before any Council funds are released.
- (B) Written amendments to the original contract or memorandum of understanding must have Council approval.
- (ii) The Annual Marketing Plan will be available to the public upon written request.
(b) The Council may consider the requirements of the Beef Promotion and Research Act 7 USC 2901 et.seq. and Order ( 7 CFR 1260 ) before distributing funds.
(c) The Council shall strive to avoid duplication or conflict with any national or other state promotion effort.
(d) The Council may refer funding requests to the appropriate national organization for an evaluation.