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and creativity thrive and the community prospers. The CSLE is given discretion in fulfilling its charge; however, it is specifically directed to address the following 1 . To the extent possible, identify "leakage" in the local economy. That is, determine how much money is spent by local businesses, institutions, governments and residents purchasing goods and services from outside Cabarrus County that are available from businesses within Cabarrus County. Additionally, determine the impact, in terms of the number of jobs, of diverting some or all of that spending from outside the county to businesses inside the county. 2. Identify barriers to success encountered by small businesses as a result of government policies and regulations. Conversely, identify government policies and regulations, existing or new, which are helpful to small businesses. DEPARTMENT OF AGING ADVISORY BOARD This advisory board helps to determine the senior citizen activities to be provided by the County as well as the activities and operation of the Senior Center. The 15- member board works closely with the Department of Aging. Appointments are for terms of three years. FOOD POLICY COUNCIL This Council will identify and strengthen the connections between food, health, natural resource protection, economic development and the agricultural community. The Food Council will be charged with performing research, educating the community, developing strategies and making policy recommendations that will encourage the development of a robust, sustainable local food economy and a healthier population. HARRISBURG FIRE ADVISORY BOARD The Harrisburg Fire Advisory Board advises the Town Council, Town Administrator and the Fire Chief on matters of policy, administration and operations. The board tracks the progress of the Harrisburg Fire Department's key objectives as outlined in the annual report, reviews the Department's By -Laws on an annual basis, and recommends changes to the Town Council for final approval. HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE This advisory committee assists the Department of Aging with the development of the County Aging Funding Plan through the Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults. The committee is composed of potential public and private providers of aging services, elected county officials, older adults and representatives of other aging interests in the county. INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY This authority provides for the issuance of revenue bonds to aid in financing (1) industrial and manufacturing facilities which provide job opportunities or better ways to help alleviate unemployment and raise below- average manufacturing wages and (2) pollution control facilities for industries. The 7- member authority meets as needed. Attachment number 1 1 -7 Page 389