About

As the largest
university-based local
government training,
advisory, and research
organization in the United
States, the School of
Government serves more
than 12,000 public officials
each year.

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The School provides
content and resources for a
wide array of local
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officials in North Carolina.

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Courses

The School of Government
offers up to 200 courses,
workshops, webinars, and
professional conferences
each year.

Publications

The School of Government
publishes essential books,
manuals, reports, articles,
bulletins, and other print and
online content related to state
and local government.

Blogs

Faculty write for a number
of School of Government
blogs providing timely
updates on emerging issues.

Resources

The School of Government
offers information and
services related to a wide
range of topics relevant to
government and judicial
officials—in-person and on a
variety of platforms.

Blog Posts

Timely updates on emerging issues

Centers and Services

Specialized training/research hubs and consulting services

Frequently Asked Questions

Aggregated answers to common questions on a variety of topics

Knapp Library

Print and online materials and research expertise

Legal Summaries

Brief descriptions of legal cases, bills, or legislative activity

Listservs

Information exchanges for peers and faculty experts

Microsites

In-depth or aggregated content for local government and judicial officials

Tools and Apps

Online and mobile tools for employees on-the-go

Master of Public
Administration Program

The UNC MPA program prepares public service leaders. The program is offered in two formats: on-campus and online.

For more information, visit mpa.unc.edu

Giving

The School of Government depends on private and public support for fulfilling its mission. Your gift will make a lasting impact on the quality of government and civic participation in North Carolina.

Knapp Library

The Joseph Palmer Knapp Library houses a large collection of material on state and local government, public administration, and management to support the School's instructional and research programs and the educational mission of the Master of Public Administration program. Reference and research services are available to all residents of North Carolina, and additional assistance is available to state and local government personnel, both elected and appointed.

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G.S. 48-9-102	State statute	All records created or filed in connection with an adoption (except the decree of adoption and the entry in the special proceedings index) in the possession of the court, an agency, the State, a co
G.S. 48-2-203	State statute	Judicial hearings in adoption proceedings must be held in closed court.
G.S. 48-9-105	State statute	The court that exercised original jurisdiction with respect to an adoption may, upon motion and notice, enter an order allowing the disclosure of identifying or nonidentifying information from conf
G.S. 131D-40	State statute	Criminal history checks of prospective adult care home employees that are provided by the state Department of Justice to licensed adult care homes are confidential and may not be disclosed to anyon
42 U.S.C § 290dd-2	Federal statute	Federal law and regulations impose significant restrictions with respect to the disclosure of information about persons who receive alcohol or drug prevention or treatment services from a federally
10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0806	State regulation	Information submitted by county departments of social services to the adult protective services registry maintained by the state Division of Social Services is confidential.
10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0803	State regulation	A county social services department may disclose specific findings regarding an adult protective services investigation pursuant to a court order; with the consent of the disabled adult or disabled
10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0802	State regulation	Social services agencies must protect the confidentiality of persons who report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of disabled adults or provide information related to an agency’s investigat
10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0801	State regulation	Collateral contacts with persons knowledgeable about a disabled adult's situation may be made without the adult or caretaker's consent when such contacts are necessary to complete a prote
10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0806	State regulation	Information from the state’s adult protective services registry may be disclosed to law enforcement agencies to protect a disabled adult who needs protective services.
G.S. 108A-103(a)	State statute	After completing an adult protective services investigation, the county social services department must notify the individual who reported the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
G.S. 131D-32	State statute	A county adult care home advisory committee may not disclose the identity of a complainant or the identity of a resident involved in a complaint except as permitted under the federal Older American
G.S. 131D-27	State statute	The state DHHS and its agents are authorized to inspect the records of adult care home residents maintained at an adult care home when the inspection is necessary to investigate an alleged violatio
10A N.C.A.C. 71A .0805	State regulation	A county social services department may disclose the written report of its investigation of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled adult to federal, state, or local law enforcement

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