Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 138l.11 - Agricultural security area advisory committee(a)Time for formation of an advisory committee. A governing body may establish an advisory committee at any time. When a proposal for the creation of an ASA is received by a governing body, though, the governing body shall establish an advisory committee if it has not already done so.(b)Appointment and composition of an advisory committee. An advisory committee shall be appointed by the chairperson of the governing body of the local government unit in which the ASA is located, or is to be located. The members of the advisory committee shall serve at the pleasure of that chairperson. An advisory committee shall be composed of five members, as follows:(1) A member of the governing body of the local government unit, who shall be chairperson of the advisory committee.(2) One citizen residing within the local government unit.(3) Three active farmers, each representing a different private or corporate farm situated, at least in part, within the local government unit.(c)Functions of an advisory committee. An advisory committee shall advise the governing body and work with the planning commission in relation to the proposed establishment, modification, review and termination of an ASA. An advisory committee shall render expert advice as to the nature and desirability of these actions, including advice as to the nature of farming and farm resources within the proposed or existing ASA and the relationship of farming in the ASA to the local government unit as a whole.