The Advisory Board shall:
(A) Review and approve applications for qualified farmland and voluntary agricultural districts and make recommendations concerning the establishment and modification of agricultural districts;
(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 agricultural districts;
(D) Review and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments to this chapter;
(E) Assist with the development of a 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; and
(G) Perform other agricultural related tasks or duties assigned by the Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. passed 3-16-2015)