The Committee shall elect from among its members a Chairperson, First and Second Vice-Chairperson, and a Secretary. The officers shall be elected by majority vote of those members present to serve for 2 years or until their successors are elected. Select such officers from its members and establish such bylaws as it deems necessary. All funds utilized in support of the Committee are derived from user fees. The Committee will meet an estimated three times each year in preparation for and throughout the burley tobacco marketing season.
All meetings are open to the public.
The Committee reports to the Secretary of Agriculture through the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. Federal staff support is estimated at 0.5 staff years.