Ethics training opportunities

This page will be updated as needed with any upcoming opportunities for county commissioners to receive ethics training. Session Law 2009-403 (H1452) requires affected governing boards to receive two hours of ethics training.

What: Essentials of Municipal Government for newly elected officials
When and where: Jan. 11 - 12, 2012, Greenville
Jan. 25 - 26, 2012, Asheville
Feb. 17 - 18, 2012, Chapel Hill
Feb. 23 - 24, 2012, Wilmington
Feb. 28 - 29, 2012, Charlotte
Details: www.sog.unc.edu/node/1199
The program covers the basics of municipal government and includes two hours of ethics training.

What: Community Planning and Zoning: Making Better Decisions for veteran county and municipal officials
When and where: Jan. 11, 2012, Greenville
Jan. 25, 2012, Asheville
Feb. 17, 2012, Chapel Hill
Feb. 23, 2012, Wilmington
Feb. 28, 2012, Charlotte
Details: www.sog.unc.edu/node/1354
This course outlines the roles of elected officials in planning and zoning and includes two hours of ethics training.

What: Online ethics training
Details: www.sog.unc.edu/programs/ethics
This training will be offered in 2012. More information will be posted to the Ethics for Local Government Officials website as the program is developed.

What: 2012 North Carolina League of Municipalities Annual Conference
When and where: Oct. 21-23, 2012, Charlotte


Other resources:

  • A Model Code of Ethics for North Carolina Local Elected Officials by Fleming Bell, available through UNC School of Government)