Courses

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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Lead Across Boundaries

This course will take place online via Zoom from 9am - 4pm with a break at 12pm for lunch.

Many, if not most, of the complex issues in the public sector are not neatly contained within the purview of one organization. No one person or sector has all the ability, resources, or power to solve complex public problems. To address these...

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Child Support Enforcement

This full-day virtual seminar provides training for attorneys who represent alleged contemnors in child support enforcement proceedings. The seminar will include sessions on civil and criminal contempt in child support court and perspectives from experienced practitioners for both the...

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US Supreme Court Seminar for Superior Court Judges

This program will include:

Reserved seating for oral argument at the U.S. Supreme CourtOpportunity to be sworn in as a member of the Supreme Court BarPrivate meeting with Justice Thomas at the Court“Behind the scenes” tour of the Supreme CourtPrivate visit with Senator Tillis and a tour of the CapitolDocent led tour of the National...

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IAAO 112: Income Approach to Valuation II

This course is an intermediate level course designed for the practicing appraiser and builds on IAAO Course 102 training. Although completion of IAAO 102, an understanding of the income approach, and practical experience with income capitalization are recommended, they are not required to register. Please reach out to Kirk Boone to discuss...

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Overview of Decedents' Estates

This session will provide an introduction to the administration of a decedent’s estate. It will cover basic terminology, the clerk’s role and responsibility, an overview of formal administration and alternatives to formal administration, and the sources of law and resources available to support the clerk in this field of work.

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LELA 201: Tools for Persuasive Speaking

In Person – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Elected officials are often called upon to speak in regular board and council meetings and in special settings. People judge you by your words; they make assumptions about whether you are trustworthy and sincere. Convincing others to agree with your positions, advocating for your community, and building...

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NC Magistrates' Fall Conference

This annual 3 1/2 day conference provides continuing education to magistrates on a wide range of topics related to performance of the duties of the office of magistrate.

The NC Magistrates' Fall 2022 conference will be held in Atlantic Beach, NC, from September 27-30, 2022.

***The Administrative Office of the Courts coordinates...

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North Carolina CGCIO

Applications for 2022 are now closed. The application for next fall will open in February 2023.

The CIO Certification Program is a 10-month course that lays the foundation for assessing and addressing some of the most critical issues facing IT leadership in K-12, local and state government. The purpose of this program is to equip...

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Performance Management in Purchasing and Contracting

This course will take place online via Zoom from 1pm - 5pm. The course will include asynchronous materials and modules to complete prior to the live class.

This course focuses on converting performance information into decisions that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of local government purchasing and contracting...

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The Leadership Challenge

This course can be offered on demand via a request from your jurisidiction. Please contact lydian@sog.unc.edu if you are interested in this option.

Leadership is not about the title, position, or...

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Forensic Evidence for Superior Court and District Court Judges

This course is offered through the North Carolina Judicial College. The course is intended for both Superior Court and District Court Judges and will cover issues that arise with forensic evidence.

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Civil Commitment Conference

Session topics at this year's conference will include a review of what commitment attorneys need to know about firearms and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), recent appellate case updates, a primer on effective advocacy in commitment proceedings, and legal updates and strategies for representing juveniles in DSS...

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Social Services Attorneys Summer Conference

The summer conference for Social Services Attorneys will be held in July. It is hosted by the School of Government and is separate from the County Attorney Conference hosted by the NCACC.

Topics

Ethics (2.0 separate CLE hours)Child Welfare Case UpdateLegislative Update Adult Guardianship State Oversight, Liability, and...

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Determining Military Service Status in Power of Sale Foreclosure Proceedings Before the Clerk

The session will provide participants with an overview of the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the North Carolina Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The balance of the session will focus on these two laws as they apply in Chapter 45 power of sale foreclosure proceedings before the clerk, including what evidence the clerk should look...

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Engaging Women in Public Service: Building Your Leadership Muscle

This one-day event is designed for women interested in strengthening both their leadership skills and professional trajectory in public service.

New Kind will facilitate a storytelling workshop designed to help you recognize the content and value of your own experience in public leadership. You’ll grow more comfortable...

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Contested Hearings: Essentials for Clerks

This two-day course is offered through the North Carolina Judicial College. It is intended for clerks and assistant clerks of superior court who would like to become more comfortable conducting contested hearings. Topics will include the clerk's judicial authority, hearing procedures, direct criminal contempt, common evidence problems, drafting...

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Advanced Fair Labor Standards Act Course

The Advanced Fair Labor Standards Act Course is an intensive, two-day program taking an in-depth look at FLSA issues of particular concern to local government and community college employers. The course will focus on better understanding the exempt duties test and on compensation issues, such as meal, sleep, travel and training time,...

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Managing the Finance and Tax Offices

This course provides an overview of management and communication issues relevant to local government finance and tax offices. Participants will learn the skills and practices necessary to improve both their individual performance as managers and the effectiveness of their offices. Topics will include internal controls, employment law, public...

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