Legal Basics for Consolidated Human Services Boards

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This on-demand module is a one-hour training program that provides an orientation for individuals who serve on governing boards for consolidated human services agencies. Counties that purchase the on-demand module may access it (and accompanying materials) at any time for use with current or new consolidated human services (CHS) board members or county commissioners who serve as the governing board for a consolidated human services agency.

Topics covered in the training module include:

What are the legal powers and duties of the CHS board and the consolidated human services director?
How do consolidated human services agencies and governing boards fit into the human services framework in North Carolina?
What are the different options for organizing and governing human services agencies in North Carolina?
How does the CHS board conduct its board business?
How do North Carolina’s Open Meetings Law and Public Records Law apply to the CHS board?
When can CHS board members be held liable for their work with the board?
How can CHS board members act ethically when serving on the board?

Pricing: Tier 1 Counties ($195), Tier 2 Counties ($225), Tier 3 Counties ($250)

Duration:

1.00 hours

Faculty Coordinator

Kristi Nickodem

Robert W. Bradshaw Jr. Distinguished Term Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government

nickodem@sog.unc.edu

Access to the training video and the supporting materials will be provided in the confirmation email upon purchase.

Materials will include the following resources:

Frequently Asked Questions for Consolidated Human Services Boards

Questions and Answers – Consolidated Human Services Agencies

Interactive Maps of NC Human Services Agencies and Boards

For questions regarding course details, please contact the program manager.