Agricultural Policy and Action Committee

That the nominations for the position of Chair of the Agricultural Policy and Action Committee for a two year term (2019 - 2020), BE CLOSED.

That the nominations for the position of Vice-Chair of the Agricultural Policy and Action Committee for a two year term (2019 - 2020), BE CLOSED.

That staff BE DIRECTED to invite a representative from the Ontario Phragmites Working Group to make a presentation at the Agricultural Policy and Action Committee meeting being held on Friday, April 26, 2019.

That Correspondence Item APAC-C 01-2019, dated February 22, 2019, respecting the 2019 APAC Meeting Schedule, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: That the Agricultural Policy and Action Committee meetings be held on the following dates: April 26, September 17 and November 29, 2019.

That this Committee RECOMMENDS to the Planning and Economic Development Committee: 1. That Correspondence Item APAC-C 03-2019, respecting an Irrigation Working Group Update, BE RECEIVED for information; and 2. That Regional Council ENDORSE the formation of a volunteer Niagara Water Resource Board.

That Correspondence Item APAC-C 02-2019, respecting the Agricultural Policy and Action Committee Representation for the Niagara North Federation of Agriculture, BE RECEIVED for information.

That the following items BE RECEIVED for information: APAC-C 1 -2018 Agricultural Policy and Action Committee Minutes January 26, 2018 APAC-C 2-2018 Agricultural Policy and Action Committee Minutes April 20, 2018

That staff BE DIRECTED to invite a representative from the Cannabis Industry to make a presentation at the Agricultural Policy and Action Committee meeting being held on Friday, April 26, 2019.

That the Agricultural Policy and Action Committee ENDORSE the Emily 911 Project.