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~~ Advisory Committee Policy D-R-A-F-T Advisory Committee Meetings Only appointed members can vote at advisory committee meetings. Appointed members shall not delegate their vote entitlement. Advisory committee members, and other members appointed by the County Board Chair may vote at Committee meetings. b. Voting by Chairs The Chairs of the Advisory Committees may participate and vote on all issues. c. Proxy Voting by proxy is not allowed. 10. Authorized Saokesaersons The Advisory Committee Chair and Executive Director are authorized spokespersons for the advisory committee. Other committee members may speak on behalf of the advisory committee only upon authorization by the Chair or Director. 11. Conflict of Interest During committee meetings, members shall abstain from voting when they believe they have a conflict of interest. During review proceedings, the applicant has the right to question conflicts of interest of any voting member. The advisory committee Chair shall rule on any potential conflict in appeal matters. 12. Compensation and Travel Reimbursement a. Appointed advisory committee members shall receive no compensation for their services. b. Eligibility for Reimbursement of Travel Expenses The Chair shall, to the extent practical, schedule hearings and meetings to minimize travel and per diem costs. Payment of expenses to Advisory Committee members shall only occur when travel has been approved prior to the time the expenses are incurred. shall reimburse reasonable and necessary travel and incidental business expenses to individuals who perform services as appointed members of Committees, and consultants appointed by the Chair. Only Committee members who attend meetings as part of their Committee duties shall have their expenses reimbursed. Upshaw/UNC-SOG DRAFT Advisory Committee Policy 11