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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 Megan Smit, Clerk to the Board, <br />at the Governmental Center, 65 Church Street, SE, Concord, or call (704) 920 -2109. <br />The 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 <br />School Board and 1 representative from the Kannapolis School Board. <br />Appointments are 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 <br />Bill of Rights and to promote community involvement with the homes (homes for <br />the 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 />CABARRUS COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION <br />This commission serves a key role in shaping the future development of the <br />county as it reviews subdivisions, assists in area plans, and makes land use <br />decisions, some of which are forwarded to the Board of Commissioners. The <br />commission also serves as the Board of Adjustment that hears and decides <br />appeals of decisions by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, and grants special use <br />permits /variances. Members include a representative from each of the 7 planning <br />areas (Concord, Midland, Central, Eastern, Harrisburg, Kannapolis and <br />Northwest Cabarrus), 2 at -large representatives and 3 Alternate members. <br />Appointments are for terms of three years. <br />Attachment number 1 <br />1 -4 Page 135 <br />