Before each legislative biennium, NCACC convenes a Legislative Goals Conference for counties from around the state to come together to participate in voting sessions to finalize legislative goals, which guide NCACC’s advocacy efforts. The conference is the final step in a comprehensive process, which gives each county an opportunity to shape NCACC’s legislative agenda.
Thank you for your participation at the 2024 Legislative Goals Conference!
Click here to view a copy of the 2025-2026 NCACC Legislative Goals Package as approved at the conference.
Background
Every two years, NCACC members engage in a process to determine the legislative goals it should seek in the best interest of the counties. The NCACC goals-setting process begins in August of each even-numbered year and consists of five stages, beginning with the solicitation of proposals from counties and ending with the adoption of the legislative agenda at the Legislative Goals Conference.
The Association’s legislative goals process is thoughtful, deliberative, inclusive and fair. The investment of time and energy, and value of full discourse, strengthens our association as we navigate the legislative currents. The process is designed to create an informed grassroots organization and to build a cohesiveness of purpose within the organization that, in turn, grants a degree of credibility to the Association that is unique. All counties and all county officials are invited and encouraged to participate in the legislative goals process.
Voting Procedures for Legislative Goals Conference
Every member county appoints a voting delegate to the conference. Every county in attendance has 1 vote. The voting delegate can be any county official, including non-elected officials, and a county may choose an alternate. No proxies are allowed. Goals are presented by subject category. Upon motion of any voting delegate, a proposal can be set aside for detailed discussion. Two-thirds majority votes are required to approve or alter the proposed goals.
The Legislative Goals handbook provides detailed procedural information for the Legislative Goals Conference and goals development process.
- 2024-2026 NCACC Legislative Goals Committee
The Legislative Goals Committee reviews steering committee recommendations as a package — ensuring alignment and checking for conflict across subject areas. The goal of this committee is to reach consensus on a package of goals and policy statements that will be presented to the NCACC Board of Directors, and ultimately placed before our entire membership at the bi-annual Legislative Goals Conference.
Committee Members
Commissioners David Allen (Randolph, Legislative Goals Co-Chair), Shinica Thomas (Wake, Legislative Goals Co-Chair), Dennis Aldridge (Avery, Tax and Finance Chair), Sean Alston (Vance), Kevin Austin (Yadkin), Dempsey Bond (Martin), Wayne Branch (Duplin, Justice and Public Safety Chair), Melvetta Broadnax Taylor (Northampton), Randy Burns (Burke), Carly Cooke (Guilford, Public Education Chair), June Cummings (Lenoir), Chenoa Davis (Halifax), Geneva Faulkner (Northampton), Darrell Frye (Randolph), Viola Harris (Edgecombe), Tony Hunt (Hoke, Agriculture Steering Committee Chair), Wendy Jacobs (Durham), Casey Johnson (Wilkes), Tracey Johnson (Washington), Ann Keyes (Washington, General Government Chair), Mike LaBrose (Caldwell, Environment Steering Committee Chair), Teresa McCall (Transylvania), Chris Nunnally (Pitt), Mark Richardson (Rockingham), Brian Rountree (Gates), Emily Truman (Gates, Health and Human Services Chair)
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