EXECUTED RESOLUTIONX��", �26
Before the Board of Supervisors in and for the
County of Monterey, State of California
Resolution No: 09-357
Adopt Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 06-331 and
Approve the Monterey County Agricultural Advisory
Committee Bylaws to Eliminate the Sunset Date of the
Committee, Increase Member Term Limits, and Eliminate the
Limitation on Officer's Terms.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes the importance of agriculture as an important,
complex and vital industry to the economy of Monterey County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors established an Agricultural Advisory Committee on April
26, 1965, and amended the establishing resolutions several times, most recently by Resolution
06-331 adopted on November 14, 2006;
WHEREAS, Resolution 06-331 established a sunset date for the Committee of June 30, 2009,
and an action of the Board is required to maintain the Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby amends the
Monterey County Agricultural Advisory Committee Resolution and Bylaws to eliminate the
sunset date of the Committee, increase member term limits and eliminate the limitation on
officer's terms.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby continues to endorse the
Monterey County Agricultural Advisory Committee for the purpose of advising the Board and
County departments on matters affecting the agricultural industry and amends the Bylaws to read
as follows:
MONTEREY COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS
Section 1. Creation and Purpose of the Committee
Resolution 06-331 was adopted on November 14, 2006, which replaced Resolution 01-349, and
provided authority to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, hereinafter known as the
Committee." to review and make recommendations relative to County Development Projects on
agricultural lands and to extend the sunset date of the Committee. Resolution 01-349 was
adopted September 4, 2001, replacing the previously existing Resolution 77-213 constructing the
Committee. The purpose of the Committee shall be to advise and recommend to the Board of
Supervisors, and other County boards, commissions and departments, on matters affecting, or of
interest to, the agricultural industry. Specific objectives of the Committee shall include, but not
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be limited to, the following:
A) Gather information and provide factual data on its own initiative to the Board of
Supervisors on items affecting the agricultural industry;
B) Provide a resource of agricultural information requested by the Board of Supervisors on
which future decisions may be based;
C) Supplement the activities of the existing committees of the Board of Supervisors that
concern agriculture;
D) Advise the Board of Supervisors on matters affecting the agricultural industry, and
E) Review the following types of development projects and make recommendations to the
decision-making body
1) Projects on lands designated for agricultural use that require a discretionary
permit;
2) General plan amendments or zone changes that may affect agricultural lands.
3) Subdivision of agriculturally designated lands;
4) Projects affecting lands under Williamson Act contract, and
5) Other projects that may support, enhance or otherwise affect the agricultural
industry.
Section 2. Membership
The Committee shall consist of thirteen 13) members who are residents of the County of
Monterey appointed pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and representing
agricultural interests. The thirteen 13) members shall be selected as follows: A) one 1) each
from Grower-Shipper Association of Central California, Monterey County Farm Bureau,
California Strawberry Commission, Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association and
Monterey County Cattlemen's Association; B) one 1) by each Member of the Board of
Supervisors; and C) three 3) at-large members nominated by the Committee and appointed by
Board of Supervisors. Members selected by the Board of Supervisors shall have their primary
source of income derived from an agricultural occupation, and members at-large shall be selected
from other segments of the industry, such as, but not limited to, nursery/floriculture, labor,
organic growers or pest control. Changes to the membership of the Committee adopted by
resolution of the Board of Supervisors shall automatically be reflected in these Bylaws.
Section 3. Vacancies
Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
A vacancy shall exist and shall be reported to the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors whenever:
A) a member fails to attend three 3) consecutive or four 4) regularly scheduled meetings of the
Committee during a fiscal year, B) a formal letter of resignation is received by the County, C) a
Committee member no longer resides in Monterey County or otherwise does not meet the
qualifications for the appointment, or D) upon a majority recommendation of the Committee, any
member may be removed from office by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors favoring
such removal.
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Section 4. Term of Office
Members shall be appointed for a term of three 3) years to serve at the will of the Board of
Supervisors, commencing on July 1St and ending June 30th. Vacancies that occur will be filled for
the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments. No
member shall be appointed for more than three 3) full consecutive terms, and shall serve until
his or her successor is appointed.
Section 5. Meetings
The Committee shall conduct business in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act Government
Code Sections 54050 et. seq.) and by Robert's Rules of Order. The Committee shall meet
monthly. The meetings shall be open to the public and located within Monterey County. The
regularly established time and place of meetings shall be at 1:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of
the month or as may be determined by the Chairperson of the Committee, at the Monterey
County Agricultural Center, 1428 Abbott Street, Salinas. Special public meetings may be held at
such times and places as the Board of Supervisors, the Committee Chairperson or a majority of
the Committee shall direct. Special meetings shall be noticed and conducted in accordance with
the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, Open Meeting Law.
An agenda shall be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting, and will contain a brief general
description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Meetings shall
provide an opportunity for public comment. Agendas for special meetings shall be posted at
least 24 hours before the time of the special meeting. Committee members shall be notified at
least 24 hours before the time of the special meeting. If requested in writing, local newspapers
of general circulation, radio stations and television stations shall be notified at least 24 hours
before the time of the special meeting. Items of business to be transacted or discussed at special
meetings shall be limited to those items of business requiring the special meeting. No changes or
additions shall be made to agendas for special meetings. No other items of business shall be
transacted or discussed, other than those items of business requiring the special meeting.
Committee members are entitled to receive reimbursement for reasonable and actual expenses
incurred in the course of their official duties as a Committee member. Claims for expenses will
be submitted to the Agricultural Commissioner for approval.
The Committee shall not hold a closed session without first notifying the Office of the County
Counsel of the specific purpose of such meeting and receiving written advice from the Office of
the County Counsel that it is legal to hold such a session or meeting. Any closed session or
meeting shall be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Section 6. Quorum
A quorum shall be no less than a majority of the total current appointed membership of the
Committee. Committee action may be taken by a majority of those present and voting, and by
no less than a majority of a quorum.
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Section 7. Officers
The Committee shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who shall be elected at the
Committee's July meeting or at its first meeting of each year. Officers shall serve for a one 1)
year term from July 1St and shall serve until his or her successor is appointed. Officers may be
re-elected by the Committee, to serve more than one term, so long as said Officer's term is
within the timeframe of the maximum of three consecutive full terms.
Section 8. Subcommittees
Subcommittee" shall mean any subsidiary group appointed by the Committee to assist it for a
period longer than six months. Subcommittee members need not be Committee members.
Committee members on a subcommittee may not equal as many as a quorum of the Committee.
The Chairperson shall designate at least one Committee member to serve on each subcommittee.
Subcommittees shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Committee. The actions and
recommendations of any subcommittee shall not be deemed to be the action of the Committee
and shall in no way bind the Committee or its members.
Section 9. Staff Support
The County Agricultural Commissioner's Office shall provide the necessary support to the
Committee. The Agricultural Commissioner or designee is appointed and designated as Secretary
to the Committee. All papers and documents of the Committee shall be filed in the Office of the
Agricultural Commissioner.
Section 10. Minutes and Annual Report
The Secretary shall take official minutes. The minutes shall record the attendance and actions
taken at each meeting of the Committee. Draft Committee minutes shall be prepared and
submitted by the Secretary to the Committee for review and approval at the next regularly
scheduled Committee meeting. Upon Committee approval and final completion of the minutes
by the Secretary, consistent with the Committee's approval, the official minutes shall be
forwarded to the Board of Supervisors through the Clerk to the Board. The minutes shall be
retained in the Office of the Secretary and shall be available during normal business hours to
members of the public and the Committee.
The Committee shall submit a concise annual report to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by
July 31st of each year. The period of the report shall be the previous fiscal year. The annual
reports shall contain a summary of the Committee's activities and projects, a list of individual
members, and any other information requested by the Board of Supervisors. In addition to the
annual report, the Committee may submit progress reports and recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors at any time.
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EXECUTED RESOLUTIONX��", �26
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 21St day of July, 2009, upon motion of Supervisor Parker,
seconded by Supervisor Salinas, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Supervisors Armenta, Salinas, Calcagno, Parker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Potter
I, Gail T. Borkowski, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey, State of California, hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an original order of said Board of Supervisors duly made and entered in
the minutes thereof of Minute Book 75 for the meeting on July 21, 2009.
Dated: July 22, 2009 Gail T. Borkowski, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Monterey, State of California
By
Deputy
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SIGNED BOARD REPORTX��",&�MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING: July 21, 2009 Consent AGENDA NO.: 26
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 06-331 and Approve the Monterey
County Agricultural Advisory Committee Bylaws to Eliminate the Sunset Date of
the Committee, Increase Member Term Limits and Eliminate the Limitation on
Officer's Terms
DEPARTMENT: Agricultural Commissioner
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to amend Resolution 06-331
regarding the Monterey County Agricultural Advisory Committee Resolution and Bylaws to
eliminate the sunset date of the Committee, increase member term limits and eliminate the
limitation on officer's terms.
SUMMARY:
In September 2001 Resolution 01-349), your Board established a sunset date for the Agricultural
Advisory Committee AAC). Since that time the sunset date for the Committee has been extended
several times Resolution Nos. 03-141, 04-20 and 06-331) and was scheduled to end on June 30,
2009. This action would eliminate a sunset date for the Committee, allow members to serve three
full consecutive terms and remove the limitation on the time that the Chair or Vice Chair can serve
as an officer so long as the officer's term is within the maximum of three consecutive terms.
DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Agricultural Advisory Committee was established by Resolution of the
Board of Supervisors on April 26, 1965. It was re-established and re-organized by your Board on
September 4, 2001. On April 29, 2003, your Board extended the sunset date of the Committee,
adopted Bylaws, and made other minor changes to the Resolution. On January 13, 2004, your
Board made other minor changes to the Resolution and Bylaws. On November 14, 2006, your
Board amended the Committee Bylaws and extended the term of the Committee to June 30, 2009.
Members are currently limited to two full consecutive terms. This proposed action will allow
members to be appointed for three full consecutive terms. Officers Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson) elected by the Committee may now serve only two one-year terms as officers. This
action would remove that limitation so long as said officer's term is within the time frame of the
maximum of three consecutive full terms.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed and approved the proposed amendment to
Resolution 06-331 and the proposed amendments to the Bylaws as to form.
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SIGNED BOARD REPORTX��",&�FINANCING:
There is no cost to the County General Fund.
Prepared by:
Robert Roach 759-7325 Eric Laurit
Assistant Agricultural Commissioner Agricultural Commissioner
July 7, 2009
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Resolution 06-331 PDF)
Proposed Amendments to Bylaws
Bylaws changes indicated)
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PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR,)�MONTEREY COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS
Section 1. Creation and Purpose of the Committee
Resolution 06-331 was adopted on November 14, 2006, which replaced Resolution 01-349, and
provided authority to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, hereinafter known as the
Committee." to review and make recommendations relative to County Development Projects on
agricultural lands and to extend the sunset date of the Committee. Resolution 01-349 was
adopted September 4, 2001, replacing the previously existing Resolution 77-213 constructing the
Committee. The purpose of the Committee shall be to advise and recommend to the Board of
Supervisors, and other County boards, commissions and departments, on matters affecting, or of
interest to, the agricultural industry. Specific objectives of the Committee shall include, but not
be limited to, the following:
A) Gather information and provide factual data on its own initiative to the Board of
Supervisors on items affecting the agricultural industry;
B) Provide a resource of agricultural information requested by the Board of Supervisors on
which future decisions may be based;
C) Supplement the activities of the existing committees of the Board of Supervisors that
concern agriculture;
D) Advise the Board of Supervisors on matters affecting the agricultural industry, and
E) Review the following types of development projects and make recommendations to the
decision-making body
1) Projects on lands designated for agricultural use that require a discretionary permit;
2) General plan amendments or zone changes that may affect agricultural lands.
3) Subdivision of agriculturally designated lands;
4) Projects affecting lands under Williamson Act contract, and
5) Other projects that may support, enhance or otherwise affect the agricultural
industry.
Section 2. Membership
The Committee shall consist of thirteen 13) members who are residents of the County of
Monterey appointed pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and representing
agricultural interests. The thirteen 13) members shall be selected as follows: A) one 1) each
from Grower-Shipper Association of Central California, Monterey County Farm Bureau,
California Strawberry Commission, Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association and
Monterey County Cattlemen's Association; B) one 1) by each Member of the Board of
Supervisors; and C) three 3) at-large members nominated by the Committee and appointed by
Board of Supervisors. Members selected by the Board of Supervisors shall have their primary
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PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR,)�source of income derived from an agricultural occupation, and members at-large shall be selected
from other segments of the industry, such as, but not limited to, nursery/floriculture, labor,
organic growers or pest control. Changes to the membership of the Committee adopted by
resolution of the Board of Supervisors shall automatically be reflected in these Bylaws.
Section 3. Vacancies
Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
A vacancy shall exist and shall be reported to the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors whenever:
A) a member fails to attend three 3) consecutive or four 4) regularly scheduled meetings of the
Committee during a fiscal year, B) a formal letter of resignation is received by the County, C) a
Committee member no longer resides in Monterey County or otherwise does not meet the
qualifications for the appointment, or D) upon a majority recommendation of the Committee, any
member may be removed from office by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors favoring
such removal.
Section 4. Term of Office
Members shall be appointed for a term of three 3) years to serve at the will of the Board of
Supervisors, commencing on July 1St and ending June 30th. Vacancies that occur will be filled
for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments. No
member shall be appointed for more than three 3) full consecutive terms, and shall serve until
his or her successor is appointed.
Section 5. Meetings
The Committee shall conduct business in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act Government
Code Sections 54050 et. seq.) and by Robert's Rules of Order. The Committee shall meet
monthly. The meetings shall be open to the public and located within Monterey County. The
regularly established time and place of meetings shall be at 1:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of
the month or as may be determined by the Chairperson of the Committee, at the Monterey
County Agricultural Center, 1428 Abbott Street, Salinas. Special public meetings may be held at
such times and places as the Board of Supervisors, the Committee Chairperson or a majority of
the Committee shall direct. Special meetings shall be noticed and conducted in accordance with
the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, Open Meeting Law.
An agenda shall be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting, and will contain a brief general
description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Meetings shall
provide an opportunity for public comment. Agendas for special meetings shall be posted at
least 24 hours before the time of the special meeting. Committee members shall be notified at
least 24 hours before the time of the special meeting. If requested in writing, local newspapers
of general circulation, radio stations and television stations shall be notified at least 24 hours
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PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR,)�before the time of the special meeting. Items of business to be transacted or discussed at special
meetings shall be limited to those items of business requiring the special meeting. No changes or
additions shall be made to agendas for special meetings. No other items of business shall be
transacted or discussed, other than those items of business requiring the special meeting.
Committee members are entitled to receive reimbursement for reasonable and actual expenses
incurred in the course of their official duties as a Committee member. Claims for expenses will
be submitted to the Agricultural Commissioner for approval.
The Committee shall not hold a closed session without first notifying the Office of the County
Counsel of the specific purpose of such meeting and receiving written advice from the Office of
the County Counsel that it is legal to hold such a session or meeting. Any closed session or
meeting shall be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Section 6. Quorum
A quorum shall be no less than a majority of the total current appointed membership of the
Committee. Committee action may be taken by a majority of those present and voting, and by
no less than a majority of a quorum.
Section 7. Officers
The Committee shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who shall be elected at the
Committee's July meeting or at its first meeting of each year. Officers shall serve for a one 1)
year term from July 1St and shall serve until his or her successor is appointed. Officers may be
re-elected by the Committee, to serve more than one term, so long as said Officer's term is
within the timeframe of the maximum of three consecutive full terms.
Section 8. Subcommittees
Subcommittee" shall mean any subsidiary group appointed by the Committee to assist it for a
period longer than six months. Subcommittee members need not be Committee members.
Committee members on a subcommittee may not equal as many as a quorum of the Committee.
The Chairperson shall designate at least one Committee member to serve on each subcommittee.
Subcommittees shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Committee. The actions and
recommendations of any subcommittee shall not be deemed to be the action of the Committee
and shall in no way bind the Committee or its members.
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PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR,)�Section 9. Staff Support
The County Agricultural Commissioner's Office shall provide the necessary support to the
Committee. The Agricultural Commissioner or designee is appointed and designated as
Secretary to the Committee. All papers and documents of the Committee shall be filed in the
Office of the Agricultural Commissioner.
Section 10. Minutes and Annual Report
The Secretary shall take official minutes. The minutes shall record the attendance and actions
taken at each meeting of the Committee. Draft Committee minutes shall be prepared and
submitted by the Secretary to the Committee for review and approval at the next regularly
scheduled Committee meeting. Upon Committee approval and final completion of the minutes
by the Secretary, consistent with the Committee's approval, the official minutes shall be
forwarded to the Board of Supervisors through the Clerk to the Board. The minutes shall be
retained in the Office of the Secretary and shall be available during normal business hours to
members of the public and the Committee.
The Committee shall submit a concise annual report to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by
July 31st of each year. The period of the report shall be the previous fiscal year. The annual
reports shall contain a summary of the Committee's activities and projects, a list of individual
members, and any other information requested by the Board of Supervisors. In addition to the
annual report, the Committee may submit progress reports and recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors at any time.
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RESOLUTION 06-331X��",.�0600.027
Before the Board of Supervisors in and for the
County of Monterey, State of California
Resolution No.: 06-331
Amend Resolution No. 04-20 and Approve
the Monterey County Agricultural
Advisory Committee Bylaws to Confer
Authority for the AAC to Review and
Make Recommendations Relative to
County Development Projects on
Agricultural Lands
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes the importance of agriculture as an
important, complex and vital industry to the economy of Monterey County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors established an Agricultural Advisory Committee
on April 26, 1965, and amended the establishing resolutions several times, most recently
by Resolution 04-20 passed on January 13, 2004;
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes the dynamic nature of the agricultural
industry and desires to obtain its collective opinions and recommendations related to
issues, which directly of indirectly, affect the industry;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby amends
Resolution No. 04-20.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby establishes the
Monterey County Agricultural Advisory Committee for the purpose of advising the
Board on matters affecting the agricultural industry.
SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP
The Agricultural Advisory Committee shall consist of thirteen 13) members, as follows:
One 1) member, a Monterey County resident, nominated from each of the following
agricultural organizations:
1. Grower-Shipper Association of Central California
2. Monterey County Farm Bureau
3. California Strawberry Commission
4. Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association
5. Monterey County Cattlemen's Association.
Five 5) members appointed by the Board of Supervisors consisting of one 1) member
from each Supervisorial District whose primary source of income is derived from an
agricultural occupation.
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RESOLUTION 06-331X��",.�Resolution No. 06-331
November 14, 2006
Three 3) at-large members nominated by the Committee from other segments of the
industry such as, but not limited to nursery /flouriculture, labor, organic growers or pest
control.
SECTION 2. MEMBER TERM:
Each member shall be appointed for a term. of three 3) years and until his or her
successor is appointed.
No member shall be appointed for more than two 2) full consecutive terms.
SECTION 3. VACANCIES:
Vacancies and replacements shall be administered as provided for in the Commission
Policy Resolution of Monterey County Resolution 80-12) and the Committee's Bylaws.
SECTION 4. MEETINGS:
The Committee shall meet as necessary in order to fulfill its purposes, but at least
bimonthly, upon the call of the Committee Chairperson or upon the call of the
Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors.
A quorum for the purpose of transacting the business of the Committee shall be a
majority of the total current appointed membership. All Committee actions shall be upon
the affirmative vote of a simple majority.
SECTION 5. OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Committee is to advise and recommend to the Board of Supervisors,
and other county boards, departments and commissions, on matters affecting, or of
interest to, the agricultural industry. Specific objectives of the Committee shall include
but not be limited to the following:
A) To gather information and provide factual date on its own initiative
to the Board of Supervisors on items affecting the agricultural
industry.
B) To provide a resource of agricultural information requested by the
Board of Supervisors on which future decisions may be based.
C) To supplement the activities of the existing committees of the
Board of Supervisors that concern agriculture.
D) To advise the Board of Supervisors on matters affecting the
agricultural industry.
E) To review the following types of development projects and make
recommendations to the decision-making body
1. Projects on lands designated for agricultural use that require a
discretionary permit;
2. General plan amendments or zone changes that may affect
agricultural lands;
3. Subdivision of agriculturally designated lands;
4. Projects affecting lands under Williamson Act contract; and
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RESOLUTION 06-331X��",.�Resolution No. 06-331
November 14, 2006
5. Other projects that may support, enhance, or otherwise affect
the agricultural industry.
SECTION 6. POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE:
The Committee may adopt its own rules and develop procedures as necessary to carry out
the intent of this Resolution and not inconsistent herewith, with a view to achieving a
reasonable and fair review with a minimum of time and expense to the County.
SECTION 7. COMPENSATION:
Committee members shall receive no compensation, but are entitled to receive
reimbursement for reasonable and actual expenses incurred in the course of their official
duties as a Committee member.
SECTION 8. RECORDS:
The Committee shall keep a record of its proceedings and shall file a copy of the minutes,
recommendations and reports with the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
SECTION 9. COMMITTEE TERMS:
The Agricultural Advisory Committee shall continue to serve its role until June 30, 2009,
providing an opportunity for the Board of Supervisors to consider the usefulness of the
Committee. On or before June 30, 2009, the Board may, by resolution, continue,
restructure or discontinue the Committee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November 2006, upon motion of Supervisor
Potter, seconded by Supervisor Armenta and carried by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Supervisors Armenta, Calcagno, Lindley, Potter, and Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
I, Lew Bauman, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey, State of California, hereby
certify that the forgoing is a true copy of an original order of said Board of Supervisors duly made and
entered in the minutes thereof Minute Book 7 on November 14. 2006.
Dated: November 17, 2006 Lew Bauman, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors,
County of Monterey, Ate of f alifornia.
By
Darlene Drain, Deputy
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