Courses

Planning and Zoning 101

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Basic Economic Development

This UNC course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. This course qualifies as a professional development training requirement needed to sit for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) examination.

This introductory course is designed for economic development professionals employed by public, nonprofit, and...

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LELA 101: Top 10 Primer on Transportation Planning in North Carolina

The course is online from 10am- 11:15am. This course is free, but please register ahead of time to access the Zoom link.

From potholes to bike lanes, our transportation networks affect the quality of life in all our communities. Have you ever wondered how and when the planning for our state’s highway network takes place? As a local...

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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...

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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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Energize and Engage Employees

This course will be offered online from 9am - 4pm via Zoom.

Leaders are constantly searching for ways to improve employee engagement. There are studies that indicate that anywhere between 70 – 85% of the workforce is not engaged. If we are to believe those numbers, we need to know what employment engagement is and how we can get...

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Public Law for the Public's Lawyers

I lead the planning for Public Law for the Public’s Lawyers (PLPL). The course addresses issues relevant to attorneys who work in or with North Carolina state government. That means a focus on legislative branch and executive branch information and issues, typically. We usually offer the program in the fall and plan for 12 hours of CLE....

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LELA 101 Top 10 Primer: Managing Conflicts on Elected Boards: A Roundtable Discussion by Local Elected Officials

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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Purchasing and Contracting 101

This four-hour program will cover the laws that local governments need to know when procuring and contracting using local, state, and federal funds. The topics include legal requirements for public contracts, competitive bidding requirements and exceptions, construction contracting, and hiring architects and engineers. This program is ideal for...

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Performance Measurement in Local Government

This one-day workshop helps public officials design measures in local government for accountability and results. The workshop introduces the types of performance measures commonly found in local government, how to develop good measures from goals and objectives, and how they can be used to support other management processes.

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Equity Training Series for Superior Court Judges

The first of three sessions of the Superior Court Judges' Racial Equity Series will be the Racial Inequity in the Criminal Justice System held on August 21 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. This three-hour program will take a data-driven approach to examining racial inequity in charging and sentencing as well as the public perception of the...

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Performance Management in Local Government

This one-day course from 9 am to 5 pm focuses on converting performance information into decisions that enhance organizational outcomes. The workshop introduces analysis techniques, decision venues, and the unintended consequences of using performance management systems. This course is designed for local public managers serving mid-tier and...

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Higher-Level Felony Defense

This program is for attorneys interested in handling higher-level felony cases at the trial level. Topics will include preparing for serious felony cases, eyewitness identifications, habitual felons, self-defense, client relations and rapport, sentencing law and advocacy, and mitigation investigation. The program consists of a mix of lectures...

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Post-Conviction Proceedings for Superior Court Judges

This course is designed to help judges effectively rule on issues that arise after conviction in a criminal case. It is a small-group, skills-based training in which judges will actively participate. Coverage includes: Procedural issues related to motions for appropriate relief; substantive claims such as ineffective assistance of counsel and...

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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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Building Positive Leadership Strategies

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.

Too often, the public discourse seems to portray our world in absolute statements: black or white, right or wrong, either/or, you or me. We approach challenging situations as deficits—...

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Grants Management: Tier One Communities

This offering of Grants Management: Tier One Communities is sponsored by the Golden LEAF Foundation. Enrollment is reserved for participants from Qualifying Communities.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

This introductory level workshop is geared toward public professionals in Tier 1 communities with basic to intermediate...

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Essentials of County Government

Newly-elected County Commissioners

Congratulations on your successful election as a county commissioner! The UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners have partnered to offer you a crash course on the essentials of...

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Webinar: Building Elder Protection Networks in North Carolina

This webinar is free of charge and open to anyone who would like to register.

Many groups, individuals, and agencies across North Carolina are involved with protecting older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What role do they each play? How can and do they work together? What might they want to do in the future to build an...

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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.