ORD-2000-004 Revisions to the Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program (VFPP) Ordinance

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4 e. In making appointments to the Board,the Orange County Board of Commissioners shall consider the recommendations of the Agricultural Preservation Board. f4mland in 0- f. One member of the Board shall be a resident of the incorporated areas of the County.Two(2)a€the-three(3)een fkm member-s a€the-Beard shall be pa re r-eseetaiives,"while the ether shall be a member of the"a ',....,.en t " p �e�e��eei��— g. One member of the board shall be engaged in the land development field (such as a developer, a realtor,or a builder). h. At least one member of the Board shall be engaged in non-traditional farming activities(greenhouse,organic farming, horticulture, equestrian, or other). L One member of the Board shall be a representative of a local farmers market by virtue of being a seller or organizer of the market. j. One member of the Board shall be a representative of a farm-related agency(such as the Board of Soil and Water Commissioners or the Farm Bureau). 2. Tenure Each member shall serve a term of three(3)years,except that the initial Board is to consist of two(2) appointees for terms of two(2)years,two(2)appointees for terms of three(3)years,and three(3) appointees for terms of four(4)years. Thereafter,all appointments are to be for terms of three(3)years, with reappointments permitted. 3. Vacancies Any vacancy on the Board is to be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term. The member filling the vacancy shall come when possible from the same District,township,or other designated effiftieipa€e seat as listed above in section B.2(f)-B.2 Q). If designated seats as listed above(sections B.2.f—B.2.j)are not filled,the seats shall remain vacant until filled, and not count toward determination of a quorum. C. PROCEDURE The Board shall develop procedures for the conduct of its meetings,which procedures shall be consistent with Robert's Rules of Order. D. DUTIES The Board shall have the authority to: 1. Review and approve the form of the agreement to sustain agriculture required in Section V of this ordinance; 2. Review and approve applications for qualifying farmland certification and make recommendations concerning the establishment and modification of agricultural districts; 3. Review and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments to this ordinance; 4. Hold public hearings pursuant to Section VII of this ordinance; 5. Hold joint public hearings with the Orange County Board of Commissioners on public projects likely to have an impact on agricultural operations within Orange County; 6. Advise the Board of County Commissioners on projects,programs or issues affecting the agricultural economy or activities within the county and that will affect agricultural districts;