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Six NCACC district meetings scheduled for April The NCACC has announced six district meetings to be held across the state in April.
State-mandated ethics training for local elected officials offered at seven upcoming events Three of the six NCACC district meetings scheduled for this April will include a two-hour seminar on ethics that will help county officials meet a new statutory requirement. Ethics training will also be offered in conjunction with three N.C. League of Municipalities district meetings and a School of Government webinar scheduled for March 25.
Perseverance pays off with sales tax referendums Hertford, Randolph counties latest to make successful case to voters on revenue option
Accor among commissioners seeking seats in Legislature The candidates filing period closed Feb. 28, and the last day contained a few surprises, most notably a decision by NCACC President Mary Accor of Cleveland County to throw her hat in the ring for a seat in the N.C. House of Representatives.
Pools seek to spread the word at March meetings NCACC Risk Management Pools' series of March regional meetings to cover latest plan improvements and developments
State Treasurer to visit counties to promote financial literacy State Treasurer Janet Cowell will meet with local governments in three locations in late March as part of a Financial Literacy Tour announced March 19. The tour will provide a unique opportunity for public employees to hear from Cowell and staff on a variety of topics including: the need for Financial Literacy in the workplace, resources the Department of State Treasurer offers, and ways to enhance employee preparation for retirement.
Diving into the digital divide  New Hanover County, City of Wilmington launch nation's first wireless network using television frequency 'white spaces'
Counties call on legislators for help on use of E-911 funds For more than a decade, North Carolina's counties have asked the Legislature for greater flexibility in allowed uses of E-911 fees. Expanding the use of these funds has been NCACC's top Justice and Public Safety goal since 1995.
Ashe County celebrates state-of-the-art jail  The only thing that could slow down the opening of Ashe County's Law Enforcement Complex was Mother Nature. The new $11.9 million Law Enforcement Center and its adjoining detention facility was completed under budget and roughly three months ahead of schedule, but county officials had to twice postpone an open house due to heavy snow before finally getting the opportunity to show off the state-of-the-art facility Feb. 12.
Youths engage in government through 4-H Trust levels in government can be improved among youths through programs such as those being implemented in Cabarrus, Catawba and Transylvania counties. Used as models, these county programs can help change the dynamic of youths' views of government.
Sign of the times: counties will work for jobs As the state's unemployment rate jumped to 11.2 percent by the end of 2009, the NCACC Intergovernmental Relations Steering Committee tackled the difficult subject of job creation during its Feb. 23 meeting in Raleigh. From broadband to business incentives to economic development boards, committee members discussed a number of different strategies that counties can consider to spur job creation and economic development.
Task force to look at public health funding streams, standards At the NCACC Human Services Steering Committee's Feb. 11 meeting, committee members learned first-hand what the General Assembly had in mind when it approved a state budget special provision that directed formation of a Public Health Improvement Plan and Task Force.
Tax collectors wield a big stick to keep rate strong
Pigs may fly before a county tax collector wins a public popularity contest – and that's why the people in charge of collecting the taxes levied by county boards of commissioners must have thick skin. A handful of the best county tax collectors in the state shed their skin, so to speak, and traveled to Raleigh on Feb. 18 to share some of the methods and techniques they utilize to maintain high tax collection rates with members of the NCACC Tax and Finance Steering Committee.
DENR seeks 'good faith effort' from counties on ban State officials say enforcement of landfill ban on certain items doesn't involve searches, fines
Orange feeds county's hunger for local foods A new farm enterprise incubator initiative in Orange County is trying to grow the farming community and keep pace with a budding demand for locally grown foods, members of the NCACC Agriculture Steering Committee learned during their Feb. 10 meeting in Raleigh.
Justice and public safety agencies could feel crunch Counties could be impacted by potential state funding reductions to justice and public safety agencies for 2010-11, a team from the General Assembly's Fiscal Research Division told members of the NCACC Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee on Feb. 9.
Managing Your Risk If the unfortunate does occur and one or more of your county buildings are heavily damaged – for example by a fire or windstorm – understanding the different types of damage evaluation and loss settlement options can be extremely important.
County Health Plan wellness program receives a makeover  After a comprehensive examination, the County Health Plan's wellness program has been whipped into shape again, and we think Pool members will like what they see in the new "Well County NC." |
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