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Agriculture Department recommending the Board receive an annual report from the Agricultural Commission for 2023 and provide direction if necessary.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Created in 1967 by the Board of Supervisors, the seven-member Agricultural Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Board and the Planning Commission on all agriculture-related matters. The Agricultural Commission’s scope of interest includes a wide variety of agricultural, timber, and land use issues, including agricultural land preservation, agricultural production, forestland preservation, and forest production. The Commission also advises the Board of procedures and techniques requiring legislative or policy actions that would encourage and promote agricultural activities conducive to El Dorado County's continued well-being.
A complete list of the activities from each meeting held in 2023 with Legistar reference is attached, and all meetings are recorded and posted in Legistar. The Agricultural Commission practices Good Governance by trying to achieve the best possible process for making & implementing decisions, characterized by honesty, integrity, accountability, transparency, responsiveness, equitability, inclusion, effectiveness, efficiency, and following the rule of law.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to hear this presentation.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
The Agricultural Commission has only submitted paper reports to the Board Members in the past years on an annual basis. Per the guidelines in the Commission Handbook we are presenting to you in person.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Planning and Building and County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Receive presentation as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Agricultural Commission is funded by the General Fund, and revenues for Agricultural Setback relief are generated through the Planning and Building Department. The commission members receive a stipend of $100.00 for each meeting and mileage. The total for FY23-24 was $5,000 for meetings and $512 for mileage.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
STEWARDSHIP: Through collaboration and advocacy, we honor and protect our natural and historical resources, agriculture, and rural character for future generations.
INTEGRITY: We are responsible for our actions and accountable to our citizens, workforce, and stakeholders.
CONTACT
LeeAnne Mila (530) 621-5520