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CountyLines: March 2011 Four running for NCACC first, second VP offices Voting delegates will have multiple choices in August when they elect the Association's first and second vice presidents for 2011-12. During the North Carolina Caucus held March 7 at the NACo Legislative Conference, Commissioners Ray Jeffers (Person County) and Gloria Whisenhunt (Forsyth County) announced they will seek the office of NCACC First Vice President. Commissioners Ronnie Beale (Macon County) and Tom Johnson (Pitt County) announced they are running for the office of NCACC Second Vice President.
Counties' burden is heavy enough  I believe Governor Beverly Perdue and our legislators have a significant task in transforming State Government and I am sure each is tackling this challenge to the best of their ability. County officials are concerned, of course, because during times like these, we often end up bearing the brunt of the state's cost-savings measures. Shortly after Governor Perdue's budget proposal, which shifts an estimated $344 million in direct and $226 million in indirect costs to counties, both Speaker of the House Thom Tillis of Mecklenburg County and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger of Rockingham County stated publicly that they did not want to pass along costs to counties to fund state programs.
What does Census data mean for N.C.'s future? UNC professor will address 'disruptive' demographic trends at NCACC Annual Conference
Citizens provide a Pitt history lesson  The quest to build a multi-media history of Pitt County is taking on a history of its own. In conjunction with the county's 250th anniversary celebration in 2010, Pitt's Office of Public Information began asking citizens and businesses of at least 85 years of age to share their personal histories for The What's Your History? Project. The county bore the fruits of a year's labor in February with the release of a 48-page book and a three-DVD set, but work on the history project will likely continue, according to Kiara Jones, the county's director of public information and media relations.
Task forces push forward with strategies, goals The Association's three 2010-11 task forces are continuing their work toward various initiatives. All three task forces met in February.
N.C. helps shape new food safety law Thanks in part to a strong message sent from a handful of western North Carolina counties – Jackson, Macon and Polk, in particular – and the response from Tar Heel Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan, the federal Food Safety Modernization Act signed into law by President Obama in early 2011 wasn't the end to the small family farm that many thought it would be.
NCACC to launch inmate medical claims program The NCACC Board of Directors on Feb. 23 approved a new program to help address counties' costs for providing inmate medical care. The Inmate Medical Cost Containment Program is anticipated to become available beginning July 1.
NCACC Board of Trustees votes to dissolve Group Benefits Pool The NCACC's Risk Management Pools Board of Trustees reached a difficult decision on March 2, voting to dissolve the Group Benefits Pool.
Managing Your Risk The issues confronting a risk manager for a local government entity are in sharp contrast in both origin and design to the issues facing a privately owned company.
Proven program combats obesity, chronic disease "Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less" is a perfect weight loss program for a county government to promote. Developed by North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the N.C. Division of Public Health, this 15-week weight management program is for adults and uses strategies proven to work.
Cabarrus to hold sales tax referendum Cabarrus County commissioners voted Feb. 21 to place a quarter-cent sales tax referendum before voters on May 17.
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