General Government Steering Committee

NCACC General Government Committee Guiding Principles

• The state-county partnership is unique and critical to providing services to all county residents.
• The state should seek input from counties while developing rules and regulations that impact counties, particularly concerning property rights. Annexation decisions should take into account county land use plans and county’s right to self-determination while prioritizing partnerships between counties and municipalities.
• Local general-purpose governments are the building blocks for solving regional problems; regional approaches should be based on the need to strengthen and support local governments.
• Intergovernmental agreements should be used where appropriate to attain efficient performance, as determined by local elected officials.
• Encourage public-private partnerships when in the best interest of the citizens.
• Reserve federal action for those areas where state and local governments are not adequate and where continuing national involvement is necessary, e.g. national defense, provided resources are made available by the national government.
• All local government institutions should be engaged in developing and coordinating services to meet the needs of citizens. Counties will strive to maintain and enhance these partnerships.
• Programs and formulas used to distribute funding for county needs should recognize that one size does not fit all and should take into account the differing needs and character of both urban and rural counties.

Steering Committee Membership List

The following committee appointments were confirmed the week of August 29. Appointments for the 2024-2025 committees will end July 31, 2025. Committee membership is limited to county commissioners, but county staff and affiliates are welcome to join meetings as non-member attendees. Check the NCACC Calendar for meeting details.