Chapter 3 - Boards and Committees

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 153A-345, there shall exist in Henderson County a Zoning Board of
Adjustment in accordance with Henderson County Code Chapter 42-65.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 106-739, there shall exist in Henderson County an Agricultural Advisory Board in accordance with Henderson County Code Chapter 45, Article II.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 105-322 and Chapter 186 of the 1997 Session Laws, there shall exist in Henderson County a Board of Equalization and Review

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 130A-35, there shall exist in Henderson County a Board of Health.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 153A-76, there shall exist in Henderson County an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Quality Management Committee.

Pursuant to the terms of the Articles of Incorporation filed on April 24, 1998, there shall exist the Henderson County Hospital Corporation, a public nonprofit corporation, governed by a Board of Directors, who shall be known as "Trustees."

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 159C-4, there shall exist in Henderson County an Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 153A-265, there shall exist in Henderson County a Library Board of Trustees, to serve as an advisory board to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 131E-128, there shall exist in Henderson County a Nursing Home/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 153A-76, there shall exist in Henderson County a Recreation Advisory Board to serve as an advisory board to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 153A-76, there shall exist in Henderson County an Environmental Advisory Committee, to serve as an advisory committee to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners in accordance with a charter and/or bylaws approved by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 153A-76, there shall exist in Henderson County a Cane Creek Water and Sewer District Advisory Committee, to serve as an advisory committee to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners in accordance with a charter and/or bylaws approved by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 153A-76, there shall exist in Henderson County a Transportation Advisory Committee, to serve as an advisory committee to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners in accordance with a charter and/or bylaws approved by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 153A-76, there shall exist in Henderson County a Fire and Rescue Advisory Committee, to serve as an advisory committee to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners in accordance with a charter and/or bylaws approved by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners.

§ 3-15. Watershed Review Board. Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 143-214.5, N.C.G.S. 153A-76 and 153A-345, there shall exist in Henderson County a Watershed Review Board in accordance with Henderson County Code Chapter 93-28.

Pursuant to the authority of N.C.G.S. 153A-76, there shall exist in Henderson County a Youth Advisory Board to serve as an advisory board to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners. The Board shall consist of not more than seven members who shall be residents of Henderson County. The purpose of the Board shall be to provide advice and recommendations to the Board of Commissioners concerning the Youth Development Program of Henderson County.

Pursuant to the terms of the Articles of Incorporation filed on September 10, 1999, there shall exist the Henderson County Governmental Financing Corporation, a public nonprofit corporation.

Nothing herein shall preclude the establishment of additional boards and committees under N.C.G.S. 153A-76 or other applicable laws.

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 128-7, officers of Henderson County or any board or committee shall continue in their respective offices until their successors are elected or appointed and duly qualified, unless otherwise provided by law.

Bylaws drafted by any board of committee must be presented for approval by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners prior to adoption, unless otherwise provided by law.

1. Electronic recordings. Henderson County will keep minutes of all meetings, and in cases in which a record on appeal could be required by a Court of record, a transcript, or an electronic recording in such a way that will be adequate to record fully the proceedings of each meeting, hearing or other proceeding.
   1. Public record. Any electronic recordings are available to the public in any and all manners in which the County is capable of providing them, at a cost set by the County’s fee schedule, as amended from time to time.
   2. Electronic record retention. Records shall be kept in accordance with North Carolina Public Records law and the records retention schedule established by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources.
   3. Meeting Summary. In instances where electronic recordings are utilized as the official minutes, boards and committees may elect to create meeting summaries including the attendance, matters discussed with any actions taken, identification of documents presented, and any votes taken. When votes are not unanimous, the meeting summary should indicate the votes of each member of the board or committee.
2. Record on Appeal. Henderson County shall make the electronic recordings available to any appellant in order to prepare a verbatim transcript of the proceeding being appealed.
   1. The appellant must make provision for the creation of a verbatim transcript from the electronic recording.
   2. The appellant’s transcriptionist may have 45 days to prepare the transcript from the electronic recording and provide copies to the Clerk of Court and the respective parties. In certain circumstances, the time for preparation may be extended upon agreement of the parties and with the permission of the Court.
   3. The appellant shall bear the initial cost of transcription, subject to being taxed by the Court as a cost of any appeal.
   4. No part of this Ordinance is intended to conflict with N.C.G.S. or North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure. In any instance of conflict, the General Statutes and Rules of Appellate Procedure shall be followed.