Leadership and Governance

Essentials of County Government

This course is an introduction to North Carolina county government for new or veteran, elected or appointed county commissioners. Participants will interact with a variety of presenters and with each other to learn about and discuss the challenges counties face and how commissioners can develop an agenda to tackle these challenges. Topics include making the transition from campaigning to governing, carrying out the public responsibilities of a commissioner, and understanding key elements of county law, finance, and administration. For more information, visit www.sog.unc.edu/programs/ncboards.