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CABARRUS COUNTY <br /> BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES <br /> The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners makes appointments to a number of <br /> boards, committees, commissions and authorities. All citizens of Cabarrus County are <br /> encouraged to volunteer to serve on these boards/committees. To obtain an application <br /> for appointment or for more information, please contact the Clerk to the Board, at the <br /> Governmental Center, 65 Church Street, SE, Concord, or call (704) 920-2109. The <br /> application may also be downloaded from the County's website at <br /> www.cabarruscounty.us. <br /> A listing of the boards/committees is as follows: <br /> ACTIVE LIVING AND PARKS COMMISSION <br /> This commission advises on parks and recreation needs of County residents and <br /> assists the Parks Department in planning facilities and operational activities. The <br /> 11-member commission includes a representative from each of the 7 planning <br /> areas (Concord, Eastern, Kannapolis, Central, Midland, Northwest Cabarrus and <br /> Harrisburg), 2 at-large representatives, 1 representative from the Cabarrus School <br /> Board and 1 representative from the Kannapolis School Board. Appointments are <br /> for terms of three years. <br /> ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br /> This committee seeks to maintain the intent of the Adult Care Home Residents Bill <br /> of Rights and to promote community involvement with the homes (homes for the <br /> aged, family care homes and homes for developmentally disabled adults). <br /> Members cannot be employed by an adult care home nor have any financial <br /> interest, directly or indirectly, in an adult care home. Immediate family of an adult <br /> care home resident in Cabarrus County cannot serve on the committee. Initial <br /> appointment is for a term of one year with successive appointments of three-year <br /> terms. <br /> AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD <br /> The Agricultural Advisory Board is designed to implement the provisions of the <br /> Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance. The Board is charged with accepting <br /> applications to the voluntary agricultural districts, promoting the enhancement of <br /> agriculture in our county, and assisting the Cabarrus County Commissioners with <br /> information and positions regarding decisions impacting agricultural production in <br /> our county. <br /> ANIMAL PRESERVATION & PROTECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br /> The committee's purposes are outlined as follows: (1) Review current operations <br /> of Cabarrus County Animal Control; (2) Provide educational materials in several <br /> languages to the Cabarrus County residents on Spay/Neuter, proper feeding, <br /> housing and healthcare for pets; (3) Establish a protocol for the availability for low <br /> cost spaying and neutering of pets belonging to indigent residents of Cabarrus <br /> County. Members serve two-year terms. <br /> Attachment number 1 \n <br /> 1-7 Page 324 <br />