Program committees function as advisors and advocates for categories of Extension work within the county. For example, many counties have a Family and Consumer Sciences Program Committee, which may work with several Specialized Committees (i.e. Food Safety, Local Foods, Healthy Lifestyles). The program committee members represent constituent or stakeholder groups and reflect the makeup of the county. Members may be asked to assist with a variety of program support functions and to represent and advocate for the program with the County Advisory Council. Program committees are the responsibility of each subject matter agent.