Courses

Community College Law

Overview of legal issues facing community college administrators.

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Top 10 Primer: Managing Conflict: Tips and Tools Roundtable

Elected Boards and Councils make public policy decisions at every meeting that have both pros and cons. Sometimes these discussions can get heated; sometimes tensions flare. Emotions can easily hijack these debates. Such conflict dynamics can be anxiety-provoking at the least, and at their worst can be truly harmful to healthy board member...

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Indigent Defenders in Civil Proceedings Webinar

The webinar, presented live by School of Government faculty member Timothy Heinle, will review issues surrounding the testimony and out-of-court statements of children in juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency proceedings (AND). Topics will include relevant considerations when a party wishes to call a child witness (including subpoenas,...

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Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Seminar for Judges

This course will cover the legal requirements of the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act, often referred to as “Raise the Age.” Topics will include new requirements for processing offenses alleged to have been committed by juveniles at age 16 and 17 from first encounter with law enforcement through transfer to superior court or juvenile...

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Performance Management in Parks and Recreation

This class is part of the Performance Management Course Series. To see the full list of courses offered please click HERE

This course will take place online via Zoom from 9am - 2pm and will include around ...

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NC City and County Management Association Winter Seminar

The North Carolina City and County Management Association Winter Seminar focuses on topics of interest to city and county managers and administrators.

The winter seminar is February 5–7, 2025 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem.

The Professional Development committee is making financial assistance scholarships...

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Orientation for New Clerks of Superior Court

This program provides orientation for newly elected clerks of Superior Court, with emphasis on their roles as managers, supervisors, leaders, financial investors, and judicial officials. Topics include an overview of clerks' duties; preparing for the first day; the Conference of Clerks of Superior Court; technology services; the AOC help desk;...

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Regional Board Workshop

Quasi-Judicial Board Workshop | The School of Government is hitting the road. In April and May, we will be in regional locations across the state to lead half-day workshops on quasi-judicial zoning decisions. These workshops will focus on the procedures and considerations for variances, special use permits, and appeals of staff decisions. The...

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LELA 101: Top 10 Primer: Understanding the Public Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse System in NC

The on-demand recording is now available for registration. Click HERE to register.

According to the National Institute for Mental Illness, almost 20% of the...

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Webinar: Legislative Changes to Estate Administration - The Child and Spousal Allowance

This 1.5 hour long webinar is for Elected, Assistant, and Deputy Clerks of Superior Court. We will cover the key legislative changes enacted by Session Law 2023-120 that are applicable to the child and spousal allowance in decedents' estates. The webinar will be taught by Meredith Smith, UNC School of Government, and Matt Kraus, N.C....

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New Clerks Institute

This one-day crash course will cover subjects vital to the work of clerks to municipal and county governing boards. Topics covered include the open meetings law, the public records law, meeting agendas and minutes, public notices, oaths of office, and board procedure fundamentals.

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Fines & Fees Workshop

This course focuses on issues related to criminal monetary obligations. Given the way issues related to money impact different groups in the courthouse, this class provides an opportunity for different stakeholders within districts —judges, prosecutors, clerks, and defense attorneys— to come as teams and incorporate discussion of...

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Trusts and Trust Proceedings for Clerks of Superior Court

This one-day seminar, offered by the North Carolina Judicial College, is open to elected and assistant clerks of superior court. This course focuses on the basics of trusts and common issues related to trusts that arise in proceedings before the clerk of superior court. It includes sessions on trust proceedings, testamentary trusts, the...

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Top 10 Primer: Public School Funding Process

This is a free online course from 10:00 am - 11:15 am. Please register ahead of time to access the Zoom link.

In this workshop, participants will learn about the local funding process for public schools. Topics include local revenue sources, county and school budgeting processes, appropriations for...

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Do You Hear What I Hear? The Art of Listening

This course is being rescheduled. Please click the link above to be notified when it's rescheduled.

In today’s digital age, truly listening to what others say is...

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Advanced Criminal Procedure for Superior Court Judges

This four day North Carolina Judicial College course for Superior Court Judges covers many challenging procedural issues that arise in a criminal trial, including dealing with discovery issues and suppression motions, capacity, double jeopardy, jury misconduct, probation revocations, and more. It also includes a tour of the State Crime Lab in...

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Winter Elections Conference

The Winter Elections Conference is sponsored by the School of Government and the NC State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement. The conference focuses on law and practical skills for elections directors and elections office employees.

In accordance with G.S. §163-82.24(a), conference attendance is mandatory for individuals in the...

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In the Hot Seat: Leading Through Public Scrutiny

This class will be held from 10am - 3pm at the School of Government

It is open to local government professionals and local elected officials

In today’s challenging environment, local elected officials are often the first to address constituents' concerns, sometimes facing their frustrations and anger. This workshop focuses on crisis...

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Top 10 Primer: What Local Elected Officials Need to Know about Public Health and Social Services

This is a free online course from 10–11:15 AM on October 19, 2022.

Being an effective local elected official requires a basic understanding of what your local government agencies do. The public health and social services agencies are two public agencies that are touch points for many of the people in your communities. Their services...

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Performance Management in Animal Services

This class is part of the Performance Management Course Series. To see the full list of courses offered please click HERE

This course has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA...