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 pursuant to division 7 of this article;
(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 article.
The advisory board may:
(1) Develop a draft countywide farmland protection plan as defined in G.S. 106-744 (e)(1) for presentation to the board of commissioners;
(2) Study additional methods of farmland preservation and make recommendations to the board of commissioners; and
(3) Perform other agricultural related tasks or duties assigned by the board of commissioners.
(Ord. of 5-1-2006, § 5, Art. V-I.)