The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is a non-partisan organization that serves as the official voice of all 100 counties on issues considered by the General Assembly, Congress, and federal and state agencies. The Association provides advocacy expertise to counties and employs a team of registered lobbyists, who advocate on behalf of counties’ interests before dozens of administrative, legislative and rule-making committees both during and in between legislative sessions.
State and Federal News
- News as of May 29, 2026
NARC Webinar to Explore Sustainable Public EV Charging Rates
On Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m., the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) will host a webinar, “Which Price Is Right? A Municipal Guide to Sustainable Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rates,” discussing how municipal fleets can make the most of their EV charging. Information and registration can be found here.
NACo Launches “Policy Insider” Biweekly Webinar Series
The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting a biweekly webinar series every other Thursday at 3:30 p.m. The “Inside Washington” series has been renamed “NACo Policy Insider.” Upcoming episodes of the series are:
- Thursday, June 4 at 3:30 p.m. — Register here
- Thursday, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. — Register here
- Thursday, July 2 at 3:30 p.m. — Register here
EPA Releases Updated PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an updated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Destruction and Disposal Guidance to Protect American Communities. The EPA will accept comments on the interim guidance for 60 days following publication in the Federal Register. Comments will be used to help inform a future update of this guidance and can be submitted to the public docket at Regulations.gov, Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2020-0527. Comments are due by June 29, 2026.
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Legislative Goals
Every two years, in the months preceding the long session of the North Carolina General Assembly, NCACC begins a grassroots process to develop our Association’s legislative goals, which guide NCACC’s work as a statewide organization. The process is designed to maximize participation by counties, build consensus among counties, and achieve a unified message on county priorities. Click here to view the current NCACC Legislative Goals. Click here to view the 2025 Legislative Goals Status Updates booklet, created by the NCACC Advocacy and Policy Team.
NCACC’s advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels of government are guided by legislative goals as decided by our members. NCACC legislative goals are developed through a multi-phase process, which offers county commissioners, county officials and stakeholders several opportunities to provide input and shape priorities. These goals define the most pressing and important issues our members face and reflect the collective will of all 100 counties.
The importance of participating in the legislative goals process cannot be overstated. When policymakers hear the same message from all 100 counties throughout our diverse state, the voice of each individual county becomes amplified. Counties are stronger together and our common purpose is enshrined in NCACC history and our vision statement, which states: “Empowering 100 counties to work together for the betterment of one state.”
Legislative Goals & Reporting
Steering Committees
NCACC’s Steering Committees assist the Board of Directors in setting policy for the Association in the areas of Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, General Government, Health and Human Services, Justice and Public Safety, Public Education, and Tax and Finance. Steering Committee membership is open to all county commissioners, as well as county staff who specialize in committee-related fields.