7 U.S.C. § 2286 — Termination of committees

The Secretary^* must end any advisory committee^* upon a finding that any such advisory committee— (1) has expended funds more than its estimated annual operating costs by more than 10 percent or $500, whichever is greater, without the approval beforehand of the Secretary under the provisions of section 2285 of this title; (2) has failed to file all reports required under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5 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.