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H� after the statute provisions. Specific sections of the statute have been identified following each prescribed duty.] 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 [G.S. 106 -738 (a)(3)]; 2. Review and comment on applications for qualifying farmland certification and voluntary agricultural districts, and make recommendations concerning the establishment and modification of agricultural districts [G.S. 106 -739 (1)]; 3. Review and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments to this ordinance [G.S. 106 -739 (2)]; 4. Hold public hearings pursuant to Section VII of this ordinance [G.S. 106 -739 (3)]; S. 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 [G.S. 106 -739 (3) and G.S. 106 -740]; 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 [G.S. 106 -739 (4)]; 7. Study additional methods of farmland preservation and make recommendations to the orange County Board of Commissioners [G.S. 106-739:(5)]; and 8. Perform other related tasks or duties assigned by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners [G.S. 106 -739 (5)]. Section V - APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFYING FARMLAND AND VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS A. voluntary agricultural districts are hereby established in Orange County. B. PURPOSE The purpose of voluntary agricultural districts is to increase identity and pride'in the agricultural community and its way of life, and to increase protection from nuisance suits and other negative impacts on properly- managed farms. [The statement of purpose is identical to that contained in G.S. 106 -738 (b).]