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<br />1 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1 <br />1 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CABARRUS COUNTY <br />BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES <br />The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners makes appointments to a number of boards, <br />committees, commissions and authorities. All citizens of Cabarrus County are encouraged to <br />volunteer to serve on these boards/committees. To obtain an application for appointment or for <br />more information, please contact Kay Honeycutt, Clerk to the Board, at the Governmental Center, <br />65 Church Street, SE, Concord, or call (704) 920-2109. The application may also be downloaded <br />from the County's website at www.cabarruscounty.us. <br />Applications are needed for the following boards/committees: <br />ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />This committee seeks to maintain the intent of the Adult Care Home Residents Bill of Rights <br />and to promote community involvement with the homes (homes for the aged, family care <br />homes and homes for developmentally disabled adults). Members cannot be employed by <br />an adult care home nor have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in an adult care <br />home. Immediate family of an adult care home resident in Cabarrus County cannot serve <br />on the committee. Initial appointment is for a term of one year with successive <br />appointments of three-year terms. <br />AGRICULTURE ADVISORY BOARD <br />The Agricultural Advisory Board is designed to implement the provisions of the Voluntary <br />Agricultural District Ordinance. The Board is charged with accepting applications to the <br />voluntary agricultural districts, promoting the enhancement of agriculture in our county, and <br />assisting the Cabarrus County Commissioners with information and positions regarding <br />decisions impacting agricultural production in our county. <br />ANIMAL PRESERVATION ~ PROTECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />The committee's purposes are outlined as follows: (1) Review current operations of <br />Cabarrus County Animal Control; (2) Provide educational materials in several languages to <br />the Cabarrus County residents on Spay/Neuter, proper feeding, housing and healthcare for <br />pets; (3) Establish a protocol for the availability for low cost spaying and neutering of pets <br />belonging to indigent residents of Cabarrus County. Members serve two-year terms. <br />CABARRUS COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION <br />' This commission serves a key role in shaping the future development of the county as it <br />reviews subdivisions, assists in area plans, and makes land use decisions, some of which <br />are forwarded to the Board of Commissioners. The commission also serves as the Board of <br />' Adjustment that hears and decides appeals of decisions by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, <br />and grants special use permits/variances. Members include a representative from each of <br />the 7 planning areas (Concord, Midland, Central, Eastern, Harrisburg, Kannapolis and <br />' Northwest Cabarrus), 2 at-large representatives and 3 Alternate members. Appointments <br />are for terms of three years. <br />' June 9, 2008 <br />Item# 26 <br />Attachment number 1 <br />' I -1 Page 180 of 185 <br />