The Advisory Board shall:
(A) Review and approve applications for qualified farmland to enroll in the Voluntary Agricultural District, and make recommendations concerning the establishment and modification of the Agricultural District;
(B) Conduct public hearings;
(C) Advise the Board of Commissioners on projects, programs or issues affecting the agricultural economy or activities within the county that will affect the Agricultural District;
(D) Review and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments to this chapter;
(E) Shall develop a draft county-wide farmland protection plan, as defined in G.S. § 106-744(e)(1), for presentation to the Board of Commissioners;
(F) Study additional methods of farmland preservation and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners;
(G) Serve as liaison to municipal Agricultural District Program representatives; and
(H) Perform other agriculture-related tasks or duties assigned by the Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. passed 2-14-12)