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CountyLines: November 2010 GOP gains majority in 49 counties Sweeping Republican victories in the United States House of Representatives and both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly made headlines across the state in early November, but the changes to the political landscape in North Carolina didn't stop there. According to figures compiled by the NCACC, 145 new county commissioners will be sworn into office Dec. 6, the highest number of new commissioners in one election since 1998, when 153 new commissioners were voted into office.
Association can continue momentum by working with our new commissioners, legislators  While the winds of change were blowing across the state in November, the problems that still face the state and counties did not change. With all the new faces in office, it is incumbent upon us incumbents to play a leading role during the upcoming political debates. Those of us who are returning commissioners will need to educate and partner with our newly elected board of commissioners members as they become involved and engaged with the Association, and we will need to reach out to our newly elected state legislators to educate them about the issues facing counties.
New privacy law impacts existing files, AG office says The Office of the Attorney General has released its first opinion interpreting N.C. Session Law 2010-169 (H961), which expanded the applicability of public records law regarding the release of public employee personnel records. The new requirements created certain ambiguities that the Attorney General opinion appears to address.
Legislative goals process takes another step forward The NCACC Legislative Goals Committee completed its review of proposals forwarded by the Association's seven steering committees on Nov. 4-5.
 Sam Noble remembered for honesty, leadership Former Robeson County Commissioner Sam Noble, president of the NCACC when Ron Aycock was appointed executive director in 1977, died Oct. 14 at the age of 82.
First of four 'Essentials' courses to be held Dec. 8-9  County officials have multiple opportunities through February to earn credits toward achieving recognition via the Local Elected Leaders Academy (LELA) Recognition Program and meet the new statutory requirement on ethics. The Essentials of County Government course is offered four times across the state beginning Dec. 8-9 in Asheville. Held in conjunction with the Essentials course will be a one-day workshop on "Saving Money by Doing Business Together."
State official stresses value of veterans services officers Boards of county commissioners can help the military veterans living in their counties by supporting county veterans services officers and community colleges, and working with state leaders to reform a mental health system that is failing veterans, according to the director of the state's veterans services program.
Report claims creativity on the upswing in N.C. Institute for Emerging Issues resources can help counties develop economic development strategies, realize visions for creativity
Three N.C. counties among 100 best for youths Three North Carolina counties – Durham, Moore and Pitt – were included among this year's "100 Best Communities for Young People" as presented by America's Promise Alliance, a partnership that seeks to improve lives and change outcomes for children. Fort Bragg/Fayetteville was also among Tar Heel honorees. The "Best Communities" competition is in celebration of America's young people and the communities most dedicated to helping youths graduate from high school.
$3.2B revenue loss looms over Legislature In addition to likely having $3.2 billion less in revenues to work with for the 2011-12 fiscal year, the new-look General Assembly will face additional spending pressures due to increased Medicaid costs; growth in public school enrollment, the State Health Plan, total population and prison population; and a needed influx of funding to the State Retirement System.
U.S. Communities unveils new online marketplace U.S. Communities, a national government purchasing cooperative, has launched a new online system that enables participating public agencies to access and purchase goods and services from multiple U.S. Communities vendors at one time. The integrated, online marketplace is available to registered users on www.uscommunities.org.
Managing Your Risk For the past four months we have been examining the concepts and basic tenants of the risk management process. This month's column concludes with step five, which involves the procedures of risk administration. This is the phase where the various risk management plan concepts are implemented and then monitored for their effectiveness.
Awareness a major reason why annual physicals are a good idea Employees covered in County Health Plan have no co-pay for annual physical examination
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