(a) No person employed by the Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas System may serve as a voting member of any board or commission which regulates activities in areas in which the division has responsibility for conducting research and extension programs.
(b) Such persons shall serve as ex officio members of such boards or commissions as required by statute.
(c) The division shall act in an advisory capacity to all such boards and commissions and is designated as the lead institution for such support.
(d) The Vice President for Agriculture, subject to approval by the President of the University of Arkansas System, shall determine the areas of responsibility of the division.