§ 8.5-25. Duties.

The agricultural advisory board shall:

(1)

Review and recommend approval of applications for qualified farmland enrollment in either enhanced or voluntary agricultural districts and make recommendations concerning the establishment and modification of said districts.

(2)

Hold public hearings pursuant to sections 8.5-61 and 8.5-62 of this chapter.

(3)

Advise the board of commissioners on projects, programs or issues affecting the agricultural economy or activities within the county and that will affect agricultural districts.

(4)

Perform other related tasks or duties assigned by the board of commissioners.

(5)

May develop, and maintain if approved, a countywide farmland protection plan as defined in G.S. 106-744(e) for presentation and consideration to the board of commissioners. The board will present a yearly report of activity at a Rowan BOC meeting.

(Amend. of 3-7-11; Amend. of 11-19-18)