Popular Government

Leaders of a School of Government project building communities’ capacity to stop sexual assault and domestic violence describe the reach of the problem and the need for shared responsibility in addressing it.

Government leaders often want to shape the long-term direction of their communities. How can they do that effectively? A report on visioning processes conducted in Roxboro, Wilkes County, and Wilson County provides lessons on visioning and strategic planning.

In Sampson County, North Carolina, a core group of county and school system leaders identified critical needs for school facilities. They faced limited resources. Building on a foundation of trust established through regular informal meetings, they collaborated to address the needs creatively.

Public officials making decisions about the financing of major infrastructure projects want to know what variables can result in high or improved bond ratings. A recent study offers some guidance.

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

• Updated Analysis Available of North Carolina Laws and Procedures on Property Assessment and Taxation
• Six Cities Complete Pilot of Citizen-Informed Performance Measurement
• Campbell Honored as Public Official of 2007
• Model Ordinance on Solid Waste Fees Available Online
• New Mental Health Screening Introduced in County Jails

This issue of At the School contains eight articles:

• Updated Analysis Available of North Carolina Laws and Procedures on Property Assessment and Taxation
• Six Cities Complete Pilot of Citizen-Informed Performance Measurement
• Campbell Honored as Public Official of 2007
•  Model Ordinance on Solid Waste Fees Available Online
•  New Mental Health Screening Introduced in County Jails
• MPA Program Honors Kitchen, Vogt, Allred
• Robert E. Stipe, 1929-2007
•  One Member Returns to Foundation Board, Two New Members Join
• Five New Faculty Members Join School
•  Wunsche Is New Legislative Reporting Service Director