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a, 5 <br />Advisory Committee Policy <br />D-R-A-F-T <br />Quorum considerations, if a committee member is unable to attend committee <br />meetings, the member shall contact the or designated staff as soon <br />as possible, and at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. <br />b. Committee members that are non-board members may be appointed by the <br />_for the purpose of meeting subject-matter expert needs. When appointing, <br />criteria identified in section should be used. <br />c. Upon review of the above matters, the committee shall address <br />recommendations and concerns, if any, to in writing. <br />1. The will consider the advisory committee's recommendations or <br />concerns. <br />2. Should any concerns remain unresolved after receiving a response from the <br />the board may request the matter be referred to the County <br />Manager. <br />d. To enhance trust between the department and the community, members <br />of the Advisory Committee will: <br />1. Assist staff of the department in achieving a greater understanding <br />of the nature and causes of community problems, with an emphasis on <br />improving relations between the department and the citizens. <br />2. Recommend methods to encourage and develop <br />3. Work to strengthen and ensure, throughout the community, the application of <br />4. Promote public awareness of contemporary issues the department <br />must react to. <br />Chair and Vice Chair Selection and Responsibilities: <br />The Chair of the advisory committee is (nominated, appointed, elected) by the <br />county <br />Advisory committee Chair and Vice Chair shall be appointed members with at least <br />two years remaining of their four-year terms. <br />The Chair and Vice Chair shall serve no more than consecutive terms. <br />The Chair and the Vice Chair shall assume office on <br />At the <br />first advisory committee meeting upon assuming office, the advisory committee <br />Chair shall present members with a copy of the committee charge, scope and <br />membership. <br />a. The Committee Chair has the following duties: <br />Upshaw/UNC-SOG DRAFT Advisory Committee Policy 6 <br />