News
-
Summaries of 2009 NC Legislation Now Online
The 2009 session of the General Assembly adjourned on August 11. During the session 2,767 bills were introduced, with 577 session laws and 33 joint resolutions enacted. Summaries of 2009 legislation of interest to local and state government officials can now be accessed online, by topic, with links to related resources including bulletins, course listings, and blog posts.
-
school mourns loss of elmer oettinger jr.
A native of Wilson, North Carolina, Elmer Oettinger was a man of music, theater, letters, and law. Over his lifetime, he earned four degrees from UNC, and he taught at the School (then Institute) of Government from 1939 to1941 and again from 1960 to 1978. He passed away October 29, 2009.
-
new state ethics legislation requires training for elected officials
In 2009 the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation that requires local governing boards to adopt a code of ethics and requires board members to receive ethics training. The School of Government has created a resource website that includes information about the new requirements and lists upcoming training opportunities.
-
new economic development handbook
Faculty member Jonathan Morgan's Economic Development Handbook, co-published by the School of Government and the North Carolina Economic Developers Association (NCEDA), is now available as a free, downloadable PDF. The book is an educational resource for legislators, policymakers, community leaders, and interested citizens who want to keep North Carolina competitive in its quest for new jobs and investment.
-
resources available for local government board retreats
The School of Government provides facilitation services for local government elected board retreats. A new board retreat resource site will help board members think through their needs and begin to plan for a successful retreat.