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CountyLines: May 2010 Sales tax referendums go 3-for-3 in primaries With revenues falling short of already low expectations, the majority of North Carolina counties are slashing services and positions and dipping into fund balances to avoid property tax increases. Voters in Duplin, New Hanover and Onslow counties on May 4 decided to give their commissioners some flexibility in taxing authority by approving quarter-cent sales tax referendums.
Off to the races in Raleigh  Greased tracks await budget; Association pushes E-911 fund bill that fulfills legislative goal
Read all about it  Legislative communications are worth your time
Leadership habit begins at Annual Conference
General sessions to feature U.S. education official, filming of popular political talk show
Tame the beast  Pre-conference seminar tackles 'Mastering the Media: How to get good news coverage even when things are going bad'
NCACC issues call for posters on youth in government programs  The NCACC is seeking proposals for a poster presentation seminar related to youth in government programs and model county programs. The posters will be displayed during the 103rd Annual Conference in Pitt County. Consideration will be given to programs that lend themselves well to one-person speakers or one-on-one discussions. The poster seminar is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center.
District 17 Director Jones among 35 incumbents defeated in primaries Thirty-five incumbent county commissioners were defeated in the May 4 primary elections, meaning that – combined with the 53 sitting commissioners who did not seek re-election – at least 88 new commissioners will take office in December.
Managing Your Risk The insurance for county-owned automobiles can be a substantial part of your property and casualty annual premium costs. Depending on your county's size, automobile insurance will account for between 21 percent and 36 percent of a county's overall property and casualty insurance program costs, with 29 percent running as an average.
Carruth: Health and safety plan shouldn't end with training In April's CountyLines, we briefly discussed implementing and operating an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS). Part I of the discussion covered the basic operational elements, including the hierarchy of controls, management of change, procurement, contracting and emergency preparedness. This month, we continue the discussion with a review of training, communications and program documentation.
April a month of celebrations for county governments National County Government Month (NCGM) is celebrated each April by the nation's counties to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of county government. The national theme for 2010 was "Healthy Counties."
Durham works with 'junior' leaders Junior Leadership Durham 4H (JLD-4H) is designed to provide high school sophomores with in-depth knowledge of the Durham community, and to promote active civic engagement through stimulating leadership and volunteer opportunities. The special interest club is intended to also support many N.C. Department of Public Instruction Civics curriculum objectives through the activities and scenarios JLD-4H youth are involved in throughout the eight planned experiential sessions.
Brunswick's Gore takes helm of county clerks association Brunswick County's Debby Gore knows she has some big shoes to fill as the new president of the North Carolina Association of County Clerks.
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