AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE
The Agricultural Reconciliation Committee is authorized by Chapter 127 “Right to Farm” of the County Code.
Membership
The Committee consists of 5 individuals who must be Dorchester County residents and have a farm or forestry background. Appointments are non-district and members are appointed by the County Council.
Term
3 years
Meetings
No specific meeting schedule, meet as needed upon receipt of a complaint
Stipend
$35 per meeting
Duties
Arbitrate and mediate disputes involving agricultural or forestry operations conducted on agricultural lands and issue opinions on whether such agricultural or forestry operations are conducted in a manner consistent with generally accepted agricultural or forestry management practices
Committee Members
Wendell Meekins, Jr.
Robert Howard
Dalton Adshead
(2) Vacancies