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CountyLines: December 2010 Economy continues to take toll on counties Cuts in budget appropriations a trend continuing statewide, annual survey reveals
Legislative agenda nears adoption Jan. 20-21 Legislative Goals Conference represents culmination of lengthy process
 Two past presidents wrap up long tenures Danny Wright and Bobby Greer – anchors of the Association for many years – were among the 144 county commissioners who stepped down from seats on boards of commissioners on Dec. 6, when 146 new county commissioners took office. Wright (Vance County) preceded Greer (New Hanover County) as NCACC president, with Wright serving from 1997-98 and Greer from 1998-99.
 Work of new task forces important to all citizens We are moving forward with initiatives to improve the quality of life for our citizens through the legislative goals process and the hard work of our task forces. Each of the three task forces that I appointed held their first meetings in early December. Commissioners from across the state are participating in the effort.
 Relationships define Blackburn's career In some ways he was ahead of his time, and in other ways he was behind the times. Now Jim Blackburn's time has come: After 26 years with the Association, the longtime general counsel is retiring on Dec. 31. Famous for his aversion of technology, Blackburn and former Executive Director Ron Aycock teamed up for many years to head the NCACC's advocacy efforts at the General Assembly.
NCACC, SOG to host seminar for chairs of county boards of commissioners on Jan. 19 "Leading Your County Governing Board" is the topic of a select seminar developed especially for recently named county board of commissioners chairs.
NCACC seeks input on plan to manage inmate medical costs The Association is considering whether to structure a comprehensive inmate medical care program that would provide counties access to a multi-plan network of providers with negotiated rates when hospital-based inmate medical care is needed.
Youth Involvement Task Force gains its focus  Members visit Cabarrus for inaugural meeting to observe 4-H Citizenship Focus program
Outstanding County Program Awards entries due Feb. 28 Applications are now being accepted for the NCACC's 2010 Outstanding County Program Awards competition. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2011, and the winning programs will be recognized during a meeting of their board of county commissioners in April 2011 as part of the National County Government Month celebration.
Three districts name new directors to NCACC Board Three commissioners were elected Dec. 9 to fulfill unexpired terms to the NCACC Board of Directors. Each of the three commissioners will be sworn in during the Dec. 15 Board of Directors meeting, and each will serve until the Association's Annual Conference in August 2011.
Chowan digs out from financial ruin In the summer of 2008, Chowan County's finances were in a mess. For years, the county had maintained a relatively low property tax rate, compared to other counties of its size, but only because the county – unbeknownst to the Board of Commissioners – was supplementing its general fund with revenues from the sale of the county hospital almost a decade earlier.
Three 'Essentials' courses remain in January, February Three "Essentials of County Government" course offerings remain: Jan. 12-13 at the Renaissance Charlotte Suites, Jan. 26-27 at the New Bern Convention Center, and Feb. 9-10 at the Quorum Center in Raleigh. The initial "Essentials" course was held Dec. 8-9 in Asheville.
Managing Your Risk One of the primary objectives in developing a risk cost allocation system is to better understand the true total costs in your county's operations. Doing so will create accountability through budgeting according to each department's developed portion of the county's cost of risk.
Safety index shows counties improving in loss control Counties can take measures to achieve greater improvement in risk management
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