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April 19, 2010 (Regular Meeting) Page 1902 recommendations to the BOC on the initial appointments. Appointments are expected to be made in May, 2010. The FPC will be comprised of a minimum of 13 and maximum of 21 members. In making appointments, the BOC will seek representation from the following professions and perspectives: farming, nutrition, education, emergency food systems, health care, food services, food manufacturers and distributors, waste management, research, land use planning, grocery, community members, business or economic development, human services, and concerned citizens. Members shall live or work in Cabarrus County and shall serve without compensation. Initially, FPC members are appointed for one or two-year terms and may be reappointed for an additional term with rotations that ensure continuity with new members joining experienced members. The membership selection process shall strive to consider racial, socioeconomic, ethnic and geographic diversity. Tasks and Meetinqs The FPC is given broad latitude in addressing its charge, however, the following specific tasks must be performed: 1. Elect from among its members by a simple majority vote a chairman. 2. Elect from among its members by a simple majority vote a vice-chairman. 3. Meet at least on a quarterly basis. 4. Develop and adopt bylaws. 5. Develop a mission statement. 6. Oversee the Cabarrus County community food assessment, being performed on a contractual basis by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. 7. Establish goals and develop a plan for achieving the charge. 8. Form standing committees and/or issues committees to perform the work of the FPC and to include additional stakeholders. 9. Report findings and recommendations to BOC at least annually. 10. Communicate and coordinate with the NC Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council, established by the NC General Assembly in 2009. FPC members are expected to attend all meetings and the BOC's attendance policy for boards, committees and commissions applies. The FPC shall hold regularly scheduled meetings that are publicly announced in advance and subject to the general statutes governing public meetings and public records. All regularly scheduled meetings will include a reasonable allotment of time for community input. Special meetings may be called by the chairman. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated and proper notice given. Support for meeting organization, logistics and minute taking will be provided by staff. Duties of Officers This list of duties may be expanded through the bylaws. Chairman • Develop meeting agendas with staff and preside over the FPC meetings. • Serve as the main liaison between the Council and government representatives. • Represent the FPC to the community. • Ensure the Council acts in accordance with policies and mission. • Facilitate consensus decision-making whenever possible. • Commit to keeping the work of the FSC going between meetings. Vice-Chairman • Assume duties of chairperson in his/her absence. • Ensure the FPC acts in accordance with its policies and mission. • Commit to keeping the work of the FSC going between meetings. • Assist the chairperson with FPC tasks as needed. Commissioner Mynatt announced Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, is in Raleigh accepting an award for the County. Mr. Day explained North Carolina State University (NCSU) has recognized Cabarrus County earlier this evening by presenting its Local Government Engagement Partnership Award to Cabarrus County recognizing its agricultural issues. He advised a representative from NCSU will be present at the May meeting to present the award.