This section establishes the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board and, at subdivision (c), articulates specific responsibilities of the board. Responsibilities of the board include, among others, monitoring "the availability, price and quality of food throughout the Austin and Travis County area" and collecting "data on the food security (i.e., access to an affordable, diversified local food supply) and the nutritional status of city residents." The section also articulates voting procedures and other procedural details.
Relevant language includes, for example, "emergency food program community," " food at reasonable prices for all residents, particularly those in need," and "food security." § 2-1-170.
Relevant language includes, for example, "health care and wellness community," "food security" and "nutritional status of city residents." § 2-1-170.
Relevant language includes, for example, "environment" and "sustainably-grown food." § 2-1-170.
Relevant language includes, for example, "local agriculture industry," "food manufacturing industry," and "local food economy." § 2-1-170.
§ 2-1-2.