Courses

How do recent court opinions affect local governments’ authority to regulate short-term rentals (STRs)? What role do STRs play in the affordable housing crisis? Are municipalities required to grandfather existing STRs?  The answer to these questions and more will be explored as we take a close look at the increasingly controversial topic...

Millions of Americans participate in thousands of protests and demonstrations each year. These events form part of our democratic tradition, but they can be very challenging for law enforcement. How can officers best address the “bad apples” that may incite violence? What should officers do when both protestors and counter-protestors are...

Join School of Government experts Kirk Boone, Joe Hyde, and Chris McLaughlin along with tax officials from across North Carolina to discuss the growing problem of property tax appraisers being threatened with civil and criminal litigation for simply doing their jobs.  What does North Carolina law say about the issue of public appraisers...

Join Chris McLaughlin and expert collectors from across the state to learn how your tax office can best use the power attachment & garnishment collection remedy.

This webinar is made possible in part by a generous sponsorship from Zacchaeus Legal Services...

About this training

This training is about conflicts of interest in contracting and is intended for public school employees involved in the contracting process. Enacted in 2023, G.S. 115C-335.15 requires employees of a local school administrative unit who are involved in the “making or administering of...

The 2024 Summer Criminal Law Update will cover recent criminal law decisions issued by the North Carolina appellate courts and highlight significant criminal law legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly. School of Government faculty Phil Dixon, Brittany Bromell, and Daniel Spiegel will discuss a wide range of issues...

This session provides a deep dive into felony sentencing, including extraordinary mitigation, advanced supervised release, and post-release supervision.

Jamie Markham, Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy UNC School of Government, Chapel Hill, NC

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 fundamental laws and concepts pertinent to county and municipal government. The goal of this course is to help those who work in local government feel more confident in their...

Join SOG faculty member Chris McLaughlin and a panel of expert tax foreclosure attorneys to learn about best practices for tax offices who use the foreclosure remedy.

1.5 hours of continuing education credit available.