(A) The Advisory Board shall:
(1) Review and approve applications for qualified farmland and voluntary agricultural districts and make recommendations concerning the establishment and modification of agricultural districts;
(2) Conduct public hearings;
(3) Advise the Board of Commissioners on projects, programs, or issues affecting the agricultural economy or activities within the county that will affect agricultural districts;
(4) Review and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments to this chapter; and
(5) Perform other agricultural related tasks or duties assigned by the Board of Commissioners.
(B) The Advisory Board may:
(1) Develop a draft county wide farmland protection plan as defined in G.S. § 106-744(e)(1) for presentation to the Board of Commissioners; or
(2) Study additional methods of farmland preservation and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. passed 10-15-2007)