NCACC

NCACC
215 N. Dawson St.
Raleigh, NC 27603

Albert Coates Local Government Center
Phone: (919) 715-2893
Fax: (919) 733-1065

Quorum Center
Phone: (919) 719-1100
Fax: (919) 719-1101

E-mail: ncacc@ncacc.org

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Six NCACC district meetings scheduled: April 8 in Halifax County, April 13 in Haywood County, April 14 in Cleveland County, April 21 in Beaufort County, April 22 in Duplin County and April 27 in Forsyth County. Registration is open. See link below. ... NCACC now offering CountyLines in e-mail format. See link below on right to request to be added to the list. ... Find H1N1 flu guidance and preparedness tips online at www.flu.nc.gov. ... The NCACC has discontinued its Post Office Box address. Please address all correspondence to the NCACC to 215 N. Dawson St., Raleigh, NC 27603. ...

State-mandated ethics training for local elected officials offered at 10 upcoming events

Three of the six NCACC district meetings scheduled for this April will include a two-hour seminar on ethics that will help county officials meet a new statutory requirement. Ethics training will also be offered in conjunction with three N.C. League of Municipalities district meetings, the three remaining Regional LeaderShops on Local Finance: Making Sense of Annual Financial Statements, and a School of Government webinar scheduled for March 25.

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Registration for April 13/14/21 ethics training seminars: Word | PDF

Six NCACC district meetings scheduled for April

The NCACC has announced six district meetings to be held across the state in April.

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Registration form: Word document | PDF

Renewable Energy and Tourism webinar scheduled for Feb. 11

The Center for Sustainable Tourism at East Carolina University will co-host a Renewable Energy and Tourism webinar on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Topics covered will include a discussion in plain language about renewable energy options for the tourism industry; explanations of renewable energy technologies such as photovoltaic and geothermal; steps every tourism organization can take to start reducing their energy bills and increase profits; and some of the latest market research on green-minded travelers and sustainable tourism trends.

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Governor talks transportation at meeting with local government officials

Governor Beverly Perdue continued her pledge to consult with local governments Jan. 20 when she convened a meeting with members of her Local Government Advisory Committee. The major focus of the meeting was the state’s transportation system.

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Nation's capital welcomes county officials in March

County officials from across the nation will convene in Washington, D.C., March 6-10 for the National Association of Counties' 2010 Legislative Conference. The focus of the conference is federal activity that affects county governments. The NCACC has scheduled three events specifically for North Carolina attendees.

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NCACC issues call for entries in Outstanding County Program Awards contest

Approved by the NCACC Board of Directors in 1991, the Outstanding County Program Awards (OCPA) competition is designed to recognize the outstanding work being done by counties across the state, and also to share these ideas and innovations with other counties. The NCACC is now accepting entries for the 2009 awards competition through Feb. 26.

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It's our turn to listen

Association will provide a platform for youth concerns in 2010
We've all heard the old saying, "children are better seen, not heard." My presidential initiative this year is to make sure we actually hear our children. My goal is to heighten awareness among county leaders about the issues impacting youths and also to encourage county officials to help youths become engaged with and aware of county government.

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Conti: Transfer of secondary roads 'not practical'

Any attempt to transfer responsibility for the state's secondary road system to counties is not coming from the Department of Transportation, according to DOT Secretary Gene Conti, who addressed the NCACC Board of Directors on Dec. 17. S758 (Transfer Secondary Roads to Counties) was introduced by Sens. Dan Clodfelter and Bob Rucho of Mecklenburg County this past spring, but the legislation was never heard in the Senate. Conti said he hopes the legislation does not move forward in 2010.

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Stressed families flood DSS lobbies

As economy continues to sag, more individuals seek assistance through county social services offices
In North Carolina, the undeniable proof that families within our communities are struggling can be found on any given business day by stepping into the human services lobby of any DSS facility. It is widely known that one sure sign of a depressed economy is a rise in food assistance applications. This is certainly true in our state, and the numbers tell the story.

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NCACC participating on DOT advisory group

Members of the NCACC Intergovernmental Relations Steering Committee expressed an over-arching sentiment that the current transportation funding structure was not satisfactory, could not be maintained and must change during their Nov. 30 meeting in Raleigh.

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Next Regional LeaderShop on Local Finance to be held Feb. 17

The NCACC, N.C. League of Municipalities and School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill are currently offering a Regional LeaderShop for county commissioners to earn credits toward recognition through the Local Elected Leaders Academy.

Regional LeaderShop: Local Finance - Making Sense of Annual Financial Statements
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Click here for a listing of offerings that earn credits toward recognition.

Wicker Scholarship for UNC-Chapel Hill freshmen entering in 2010

If you are a local government employee with a rising high school senior who is accepted this year by UNC-Chapel Hill, consider applying for the Jake Wicker Scholarship. Applications must be received by April 1, 2010.