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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.
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Norma Houston Recognized by North Carolina Emergency Managers Association
Norma Houston, lecturer in public law and government at the School of Government, was honored by the North Carolina Emergency Managers Association with the James F. Buffalo Award, the association’s highest award presented to a person outside the association.
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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.