Local Government Fundamentals

Chapel Hill, NC
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February 17, 2027

Are you new to working in local government? Have you transitioned into a new position? If so, this course may be right for you. Local Government Fundamentals covers the laws and concepts pertinent to county and municipal government. This course aims to help those who work in local government feel more confident in their understanding of how local governments function at a fundamental level.

The course covers core, local government law topics including:

Local Government Authority, Purpose, and Structure
Open Meeting and Public Records
Local Government Finance
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

In addition, participants will be able to choose one concurrent session in the area of public employment law, contracting and procurement, or planning and zoning.

No continuing education credits are available for this course.

This course is also offered on demand.

Scholarship Information

Civic Foundation Scholarship

Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:

March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31

Visit the Civic Foundation for more information and to submit an application

Chapel Hill, NC
Dates
February 17

LocationUNC School of Government
400 South Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
View Scholarship Information
Civic Foundation Scholarship

Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards registration fees for programs offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:
March 1: for programs starting between April 1 and June 30
June 1: for programs starting between July 1 and September 30
September 1: for programs starting between October 1 and December 31
December 1: for programs starting between January 1 and March 31
Visit the Civic Foundation for more information and to submit an application

The course fee is $215.

All course materials and other logistical details are provided in Canvas, a learning management system. Please click the link below for detailed instructions on setting up your Canvas account. If you've already set up an account for this or another School of Government course, click HERE to log in to Canvas. Click HERE for Canvas Instructions.

Additional information to help you prepare:

Directions and Parking: Registrants will receive directions and parking information via email. Please follow parking guidance carefully.
Agenda: February 2026 Agenda

For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar

919.966.4414

registration@sog.unc.edu

For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

Bryan Matthews

Program Manager, Law and Finance Group

bmmatthews@sog.unc.edu

Lead Faculty

Rebecca L. Fisher-Gabbard

Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government

rfisher@sog.unc.edu