Kent Police Authority use taxpayers' money to attack the Government
Updated: 2011-08-31 05:48:20
What Services are North Carolina Local Health Departments Required to Provide?
Updated: 2011-08-30 15:36:06North Carolina counties are required by state law to provide public health services to their residents. In June, I blogged about the options counties have for creating local public health agencies that satisfy this responsibility. In response to that post, I’ve had several calls and emails from local government officials asking whether there is a [...]Wirral residents demand Council Tax cut
Updated: 2011-08-30 06:13:00A Message to Local Governments: School of Government Assistance Available
Updated: 2011-08-27 01:20:16To North Carolina Local Governments Affected by Hurricane Irene: A Message from Senior Associate Dean Tom Thornburg The School of Government wishes to make you aware of expertise among our faculty and staff that may be valuable to you in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Below are topics that we believe may be relevant to [...]“Mandatory” Evacuations – Are They Really Enforceable?
Updated: 2011-08-24 18:04:10
As Hurricane Irene barrels toward the eastern seaboard and North Carolina’s coast, local communities and state and local officials are bracing for a potentially significant hit. Hyde County has already declared a local state of emergency. It orders a mandatory evacuation for visitors and a voluntary evacuation for county residents beginning early Wednesday morning (today). [...]State Funding for Municipal Road Projects: Powell Bill Funds
Updated: 2011-08-23 19:49:16
For which of the following projects may Powell Bill funds be expended? 1. The Village of Pothole paves and seal-coats its primary public road. 2. The City of Troubled Waters builds a bridge adjoining two public roads. 3. The Town of Stormville removes snow from public streets. 4. The Village of Speeders installs traffic [...]Rossendale Council scraps doorstep rubbish collections for some households
Updated: 2011-08-21 07:03:39Does the Board Have to Approve This?
Updated: 2011-08-18 16:31:30A frequently asked question if there ever was one. It would be nice if the statutes that govern local government activities were consistent and clear about what specific decisions or activities require governing board approval. No such luck. But there are a few key pieces of information that can help answer the question. This blog [...]Emergency Restrictions under State of Emergency Declarations – Who Can Impose What?
Updated: 2011-08-11 01:15:11
A massive hurricane is bearing down on the coast. Coates County issues a state of emergency declaration ordering a mandatory evacuation and prohibiting alcohol sales (just to be on the safe side). Citizens in the Town of Albert start calling town hall wondering if they too are required to evacuate, and the local pub owner [...]