The most critical element in the design and delivery of educational programs surrounds collaboration. Interfacing with leaders and learners through meaningful dialogue provides for an active search for solutions to mutual problems, and the ability to deal with them purposefully. The Extension Advisory Leadership System is the vehicle by which Extension ensures its programs are rooted in community needs, delivered in a way that audiences can and will participate, and update regularly in order to remain relevant. The Advisory Council is the core of the county's ALS and represents both the breadth of Extension programs as well as the community's demographic diversity.
Representatives serve a three year term on the twelve member board and meet six times each year.
The role of the Advisory Council is one of providing guidance and feedback with respect to program direction as well as communicating the benefits of Extension Education.