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10 <br /> hour prior to their first regular meeting. The purpose is to review the packet of materials <br /> and answer questions. <br /> • Economic Development Advisory Board <br /> (new members are provided with the following) <br /> >Current list of all advisory board members <br /> >Calendar schedule of upcoming meetings in the year <br /> >Copy of official minutes from the past 4-5 previous board meetings <br /> >Descriptive materials about the key functions of the Economic Development <br /> Department <br /> >Main uses of Article 26 funds (1/4 cent sales tax proceeds for economic development <br /> uses <br /> >Applications, bylaws &guidelines and list of subcommittee board members on the <br /> Small Business Loan, Small Business Investment Grant &Agriculture Grant programs <br /> >Package of the County's economic development marketing brochures, and maps of <br /> available sites &buildings that are marketed to investment prospects. <br /> >Opportunity for a driving tour of the County's 3 economic development districts and <br /> industrial facilities <br /> • Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) <br /> New members are asked to meet in person with staff for approximately one hour to <br /> discuss the following topics: overall goals/purpose and operation of the HPC; the <br /> Certified Local Government and National Register programs (both are partnership with <br /> the State Historic Preservation Office) and the Local Historic Landmark Program. Staff <br /> also reviews the current projects and activities of the HPC and provides an overview of <br /> the BOCC Policies and Procedures. Staff provides ongoing education programs about <br /> historic preservation, local historic resources and County preservation projects at each <br /> meeting. <br /> The following key documents and resources are provided to new members: <br /> >HPC Policies and Procedures <br /> >Historic Preservation Ordinance <br /> >HPC Annual Report and Work Plan <br /> >HPC's Design Guidelines <br /> >Memnber Roster <br /> >Meeting schedule <br /> >Recent meeting agendas and minutes <br />