(a) There is created an advisory board to advise and consult with the commission in the performance of its duties. The advisory board shall consist of the following 13 members:

(1) The Commissioner of Agriculture;

(2) The dean and coordinator of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia;

(3) The director of the experiment stations of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the University of Georgia;

(4) The director of the Cooperative Extension Service;

(5) The president of the Georgia Crop Improvement Association, Inc.;

(6) The president of the Georgia Seedmen's Association;

(7) The president of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation;

(8) The chairman of the Agriculture Committee of the Senate or some person designated by him;

(9) The chairman of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives or some person designated by him; and

(10) Four members who are farmers, to be appointed as follows:

(A) One member to be appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture;

(B) One member to be appointed by the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation;

(C) One member to be appointed by the Georgia Seedmen's Association; and

(D) One member to be appointed by Foundation Seeds, Incorporated.

(b) The function of the board shall be advisory only.