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 Former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Burley Mitchell administers the oath of office to 2010-11 President Joe Bryan of Wake County. Family members joining Bryan on-stage for the inauguration included his wife, Jennifer. Wake County's Bryan sworn in as NCACC president Wake County Commissioner Joe Bryan took his seat as the NCACC's 94th president on Aug. 28 during the 103rd Annual Conference in Pitt County and announced an ambitious agenda for the next year that included four goals with an emphasis on building greater awareness of county government in North Carolina.
 Allen, Garrison, Bryant top award winners Commissioners Lee Kyle Allen of Craven County and Terry Garrison of Vance County were each honored as winners of the Outstanding County Commissioner Award on Aug. 28 for their tireless work on behalf of North Carolina counties. Rep. Angela Bryant, who spearheaded the effort to get 911 legislation passed, was recognized with the 2010 Friend of the Counties Award.
 NCACC mourns death of Past President Carson Bain Former Guilford County Commissioner Carson Bain, who served as NCACC president in 1959-60 and was the first North Carolinian to be elected as an officer with the National Association of Counties, died Aug. 25 at the age of 92. Make it a goal to be part of goals process  Development of legislative goals package begins with proposals
Hurricane checklist: What to do before, during and after  As we have learned from past hurricanes, the effects of a storm are not just felt at the coast, but also many miles inland. You must take active steps to reduce the impact of any storm on your employees, the public you serve, and the publicly owned property that you are stewards of. Prior planning will help the effects of the storm to be less, reduce potential loss of life and property, and help you to recover faster.
NCACC announces winners of the 2009-10 LGFCU Employee Productivity Awards The Association announced the winners of the 2009-10 Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) Employee Productivity Awards (formerly known as the Ralph Ketner Employee Productivity Awards) on Aug. 10.
 An eventful and blessed two years When you become an elected official, you know that at some point, your term in office will end. If we are blessed, we get to end it on our own terms. Sometimes, the voters say otherwise. As I look back on my two years serving as NCACC president and president elect, blessed is the word that keeps coming to mind. I am blessed to have served for such a wonderful organization and to have represented the 100 counties in our great state. The NCACC is the only organization that can truly say it represents all the citizens of North Carolina, and our wonderfully diverse membership reflects that.
Robeson voters OK quarter-cent sales tax Make that 17 counties that have received voter approval to levy the additional quarter-cent sales tax. More than 69 percent of Robeson County voters said "yes" to the measure during a special referendum on Aug. 3, extending the string of successful referendums to seven dating back to March 2.
Fiscal analysis dashboard a new resource for counties A new Web-based dashboard on County and Municipal Fiscal Analysis is now available to help any local government in North Carolina analyze its current financial condition. In preparation for using this new tool, the School of Government is offering a series of one-day training sessions at six locations across North Carolina.
NCACC names new director of Risk Management Pools The Association will welcome its new Risk Management Director, Marcus Beverly, on Aug. 16. Also on that day, Sharon Scudder will transition to general counsel for the Risk Management Pools.
Hayes relies on county JCPC partners  DJJDP secretary lauds county officials' efforts to help educate legislators on importance of state funding In late July, NCACC staff met with Linda Hayes, who in January 2009 was appointed secretary for the N.C. Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJDP). Hayes previously served 15 years as chair of the Governor's Crime Commission, where she also chaired the Commission's Juvenile Justice Planning Committee.
NCACC wellness grants can provide a wealth of health benefits The NCACC's Risk Management Pools are for the third consecutive year offering wellness grants to members. The grants can significantly increase a county's or a county entity's wellness budget and thereby help promote a healthier lifestyle among employees.
Workshop on financing tools among upcoming LELA opportunities  Elected officials can earn credits toward recognition for their commitment to lifelong learning through the LELA Recognition Program. The School of Government has announced a number of upcoming opportunities. See the links below for more information.
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