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AAMCA Annual Update Seminar
AAMCA Annual Update Seminar

Held annually in the spring to coincide with MCA graduation, the MCA Alumni Update seminar addresses topics of current and emerging interests for those currently working in local government who have graduated from the School of Government's Municipal and County Administration Course. Registration opens around March. 

 

Next Offering:
April 26, 2018
Location:
School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Utilities Billing and Collections Administration
Utilities Billing and Collections Administration

This course provides an overview of the authority and requirements for establishing customer accounts and billing and collecting public enterprise utility fees. The focus will be on water, sewer, and solid waste enterprises. Participants will engage in a series of interactive exercises to apply general concepts to common scenarios that arise in...

Next Offering:
April 30, 2018
Location:
School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Regional Board Workshops for Planning and Development Regulation
Regional Board Workshops for Planning and Development Regulation

Spring 2018 Topic: Legislative Zoning Decisions 

All workshops are 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Slides and reference materials will be posted online in advance of the workshops. 

Equip your development review boards to be more...

Next Offering:
May 1, 2018
Location:
Centralina COG
Charlotte, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Basic Principles of Local Government Purchasing
Basic Principles of Local Government Purchasing

This course is designed for new local government purchasing officials and covers basic principles and legal requirements for local government purchasing.

Topics include the following:

Competitive bidding requirements for purchasing and construction contractingPurchasing ethics and conflicts of interestPractical skills such as vendor...
Next Offering:
May 1, 2018
Location:
School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Introduction to Holding Small Claims Court for Magistrates

This 2 1/2 day school for magistrates new to holding small claims court focuses on topics such as judicial demeanor, small claims procedure, and a more detailed exploration of the law pertaining to contracts, summary ejectment, and negligence. Limited enrollment allows students ample opportunity to ask questions and interact with instructors,...

Next Offering:
May 7, 2018
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Budgeting and Financial Basics for Local Elected Officials
Budgeting and Financial Basics for Local Elected Officials

The adoption of the annual budget is one of the most important activities undertaken by a municipal council. The budget serves as the council's primary opportunity to establish priorities and as a tool for planning services and programs, and properly managing finances. This half-day course is designed to go beyond the strategic aspects and...

Next Offering:
May 9, 2018
Location:
Nash County Ag Center
Nashville, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Public Employment Law Update

This course provides an in-depth analysis of current issues in public employment law and an overview of the previous year's developments. The Public Employment Law Update is open to employees of North Carolina state and local governments and affiliated organizations who have responsibilities for human resource functions, and to attorneys in...

Next Offering:
May 11, 2018
Location:
Friday Center
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Designing Diverse and Inclusive Teams

For the past five decades, leaders have begun to recognize that diversity is a topic that can’t be ignored. Diverse, inclusive, and equitable teams and work environments are said to: enhance worker productivity; spark creativity and innovation; and improve performance. Because of the complexity of leading and managing diverse and inclusive (“D...

Next Offering:
May 11, 2018
Location:
School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Incompetency and Adult Guardianship Hearings for Clerks
Incompetency and Adult Guardianship Hearings for Clerks

 

This course is offered through the North Carolina Judicial College. The course is intended for both clerks and assistant clerks of superior court and will cover issues that arise with incompetency and guardianship hearings. Topics will include the use of limited guardianship, legal representation of the respondent, procedural and...

Next Offering:
May 15, 2018
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Fiduciary Responsibilities for Local Elected Officials
Fiduciary Responsibilities for Local Elected Officials

Local elected officials are stewards of the public trust. They are responsible for guiding multi-million dollar county and municipal corporations that depend on numerous sources of revenues and that have multiple layers of policy and management responsibilities. Understanding their financial fiduciary responsibilities is one of their most...

Next Offering:
May 16, 2018
Location:
Western Piedmont Council of Governments
Hickory, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Winning Strategies for Expanding N.C.’s Tightening Labor Market
Winning Strategies for Expanding N.C.’s Tightening Labor Market
Winning Strategies for Expanding N.C.’s Tightening Labor Market

Our state’s labor market is growing increasingly tight. North Carolina employers are eager to expand the pool of available and qualified potential employees, and workforce development agencies are seeking creative ways to bring more people into the workforce and assist them in efficiently acquiring skills needed.

ncIMPACT, in...

Next Offering:
May 16, 2018
Location:
RTI International
RTI International, Durham, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Spring Public Defender Attorney and Investigator Conference
Spring Public Defender Attorney and Investigator Conference

This course is Co-sponsored by Office of Indigent Defense Services, Co-sponsored by NC Association of Public Defenders, and Co-sponsored by NC Association of Public Defender Investigators.

The Spring Public Defender Attorney & Investigator Conference provides training on current topics of interest to public defender attorneys and...

Next Offering:
May 16, 2018
Location:
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Charlotte, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.