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Popular Government back issue: Vol. 72, No. 1, Fall 2006

See links to online articles from this issue below.

Publications

Table of Contents, Popular Government Vol. 72, No. 1
Friday, September 1, 2006
Article
toc.pdf (pdf, 290.67 KB)
Helping Local Governments View Child Care as Economic Development
Nam Douglass
Friday, September 1, 2006
Article

A recent study found that North Carolina’s child care industry has a total economic impact of $7.5 billion. That and other study findings reported in this article underscore the importance of viewing child care as a critical component of the state’s economic infrastructure.

article1_10.pdf (pdf, 1.39 MB)
Do North Carolina Local Governments Need Home Rule?
Frayda S. Bluestein
Friday, September 1, 2006
Article

North Carolina local governments do not have home rule. A School specialist in local government law explores whether they would be better off if they did have it.

article2.pdf (pdf, 721.20 KB)
Determining Whether a Worker Is an Independent Contractor or an Employee
Diane M. Juffras
Friday, September 1, 2006
Article

Few hiring relationships meet the legal test for independent contractor status. If you misclassify workers as independent contractors, you may incur significant liabilities. Several factors are central to determining employee or independent contractor status.

article3.pdf (pdf, 892.41 KB)
Searching for Cost-Effectiveness in Emergency Medical Services
Douglas J. Watson, Floun'say R. Caver
Friday, September 1, 2006
Article
N.C. Journal, Popular Government Vol. 72, No. 1
Friday, September 1, 2006
Article

This issue of N.C. Journal contains two articles:

  • New Program Evaluation Workshops Offered
  • Expanded Leadership Programs for Local Government Boards
ncjournal.pdf (pdf, 152.30 KB)
At the School, Popular Government Vol. 72, No. 1
Friday, September 1, 2006
Article

This issue of At the School contains nine articles:

  • Smith Named Vice Chancellor
  • Drennan to Direct New Judicial College
  • Brannon Retires
  • Vogt Retires
  • Behind the Scenes at the School of Government
  • Smith Recognized for Teaching Excellence
  • School Welcomes New Faculty Members
  • Pervine Is 2006-2007 Wicker Scholar
  • Teaching North Carolina Government
ats.pdf (pdf, 1.88 MB)