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Advanced Sentencing: Probation

There are over 80,000 people on probation in North Carolina. As a result, probationary sentences and probation violations are a big part of the daily work of the state court system. This one-day program is designed to help judges manage that workload by crafting probationary sentences that are lawful and effective in achieving...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

IAAO 400: Assessment Administration

IAAO 400: Assessment Administration

Course 400 provides fundamental management concepts for management and supervisory personnel in the assessor’s office. The course begins by emphasizing the need for management, and the various roles placed on the assessor and all supervisory personnel. The course then introduces the four major management functions (planning, organizing,...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Winter Elections Conference

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...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Orientation for New Superior Court Judges

As part of this orientation course, participants will discuss conducting criminal court, transitioning from the bar to the bench, sentencing, evidence, pro se litigation, motions for appropriate relief, ethics, fairness, computer training, civil issues, and other topics.

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Clerks of Superior Court Winter and Summer Conferences

The annual Winter and Summer Conferences provide continuing education in legal, management, and other areas of interest to clerks of Superior Court. Topics of discussion include new legislation, case law update, technology update, workers' compensation and safety issues for employees.

The 2020 Virtual Summer Conference for Clerks of...

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Social Services Directors' Legal Conference

Social Services Directors' Legal Conference

The program is designed to cover "hot topics" that are of interest to social services directors and administrators. Social services attorneys and paralegals are also invited to attend.

Topics in 2018 will include:

Constitutional issues and hot topics in child welfarePublic records...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Performance Measurement for Local Government

Performance Measurement for Local Government

Once your local government has its performance measures, then what? How can measures be used to help improve the quality and efficiency of services? What tactics have proven successful? This one-day workshop focuses on the use of performance data to influence more positive results.

Program Topics:

Where do most governments...

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Landlord-Tenant Law for Magistrates

This 18-hour online seminar is designed for all small claims magistrates, including those who are new to holding small claims court. The sessions will consist of lecture accompanied by a variety of interactive exercises, and students will need uninterrupted online access during each session. Content will include all aspects of summary ejectment...

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Experienced School for Registers of Deeds

Experienced School for Registers of Deeds

This course reviews the basic operations of the office of register of deeds and is intended for those with several years of experience in a register of deeds office. It is different from the Basic School in that it offers more opportunities to ask questions about difficult issues encountered in practice, and it does not include an exam for...

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More information about the course coming soon.

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Managing Conflict: Best Practices for Local Elected Officials

Managing Conflict: Best Practices for Local Elected Officials

Do you wish other members of your board could just see things the same way you do? When someone disagrees with you, do you find yourself having a whole different conversation in your head about what they mean by it? Do tensions arise when new members come on your board?

Clashing goals, different personalities, and difficult...

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Raise the Age Workshop

Raise the Age Workshop

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...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Back To School: CLE @ SOG

This one-day CLE program taught by SOG faculty and distinguished guest speakers includes North Carolina case law updates, legislative updates with a particular focus on Raise the Age, as well as sessions on hot topics including redistricting and cybersecurity. Private and public sector attorneys welcome—this is a CLE course for...

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Leadership: Learn It, Love It, Live It

Leadership: Learn It, Love It, Live It

Leadership is not about the title, position, or rank. Leadership is about what you do. How well do you know yourself as a leader? How do others view you? What behaviors can you adopt so that your leadership style synchs with what we most admire in our leaders?

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Engaging Women in Public Service: Local Government Managers Summit

The second annual Engaging Women Local Government Managers' Summit will be taking place in conjunction with the NCCCMA Conference on Thursday, June 22 from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM. This pre-conference event seeks to foster a network of women working in NC local government management, through networking and hands-on skill building.

This is a...

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Regional Board Workshops for Planning and Development Regulation

Regional Board Workshops for Planning and Development Regulation

Spring 2019 Topic: Quasi-judicial Board Training

Does your board of adjustment have new members? Do long-time members need a refresher on quasi-judicial procedures? Does your governing board handle special use permits . . . and do they need some reminders about due process and ex parte communications? Does your preservation commission...

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Leading Your County Governing Board

Leading Your County Governing Board

This class provides an overview of the role of the chair, including information on how to lead commission meetings and how to plan commission business for the long-term. Presenters from the NC Association of County Commissioners and School of Government are joined by an experienced county commission chair.

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Introduction to Public Employment Law

Introduction to Public Employment Law

Online via Zoom - Two week course
September 14-18, 2020 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m. each day)
October 12-16, 2020 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m. each day)
$700

Whether you are new to human resources, an experienced HR professional new to the public sector or looking to update your skills, or an attorney newly assigned employment issues for your...

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Juvenile Defender Conference

Juvenile Defender Conference

The Juvenile Defender Conference provides training for attorneys who represent children in delinquency proceedings. Sessions this year will focus on juvenile speech and development and how it affects interrogations, SORNA, creative advocacy and what to know about representing 16 and 17-year-olds in juvenile delinquency and superior court.

There are additional offerings of this course available.

2020 Virtual Appellate Training Conference

2020 Virtual Appellate Training Conference

This year’s program will be offered remotely through the Zoom meeting platform. We have included several special features, which we hope will make the program particularly worthwhile. Here are a few:

The sessions have been designed specifically for attorneys who handle appellate cases, including sessions on oral argument,...

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