U.S. Code > Title 7 Agriculture > CHAPTER 55A—DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEES (§§ 2281—2287_to_2289) > § 2286. Termination of committees

§ 2286. Termination of committees

The Secretary shall terminate any advisory committee upon a finding that any such advisory committee—
(1) has expended funds in excess of its estimated annual operating costs by more than 10 per centum or $500, whichever is greater, without the prior approval of the Secretary pursuant to the provisions of section 2285 of this title;
(2) has failed to file all reports required under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act or this chapter;
(3) has failed to meet for two consecutive years;
(4) is responsible for functions that otherwise would be or should be performed by Federal employees; or
(5) does not serve or has ceased to serve an essential public function.