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County Governments

County Governments. Types of Local Governments. Counties : largest subdivision of a state. Municipalities : any urban unit of government like towns or cities. Special District : Concentrate on regulation and control of 1 area. Local Authority.

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County Governments

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  1. County Governments

  2. Types of Local Governments • Counties: largest subdivision of a state. • Municipalities: any urban unit of government like towns or cities. • Special District: Concentrate on regulation and control of 1 area.

  3. Local Authority • All state constitutions lay out rules for establishing local governments. • Local ordinances (laws) must follow the state & federal constitution. • Counties administer laws & provide services.

  4. Education Transportation Social Services Sewage & Sanitation Zoning Police & Fire Recreation Water Functions of County Governments

  5. Counties • NC has 100 counties. • Each is governed by a Board of Commissioners (BOC). This is the legislature. They make ordinances. • The BOC hires a County Manager as the county’s chief executive. Their job is to carry out county ordinances and to make the budget.

  6. 1 5 Board of Commissioners At Large At Large • There are 7 members on the BOC in Currituck County. • Each member serves a 4-year term. The terms are staggered so every 2 years 3 or 4 are elected. • Main duties are: Make ordinances, hire county manager, approve the budget, and levy taxes. • http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/Commission-Profiles.cfm

  7. BOC as of November, 2008

  8. BOC as of November, 2008

  9. The County Manager • Hired by the BOC. • Makes the budget, oversees co. departments, carries out county operations and policies. • Dan Scanlon is Currituck Co.’s County Manager.

  10. Board of Education • Each serves a 4-year term. Terms are staggered so every 2 years 2 or 3 are elected. • Main duties are: Make policies, hire superintendent and personnel, and approve the budget. • http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us/domain/9

  11. BOE Townships

  12. Superintendent • Hired by the BOE. • Makes the budget, oversees all personnel, carries out school operations and policies. • Alison Sholar is Currituck Co.’s Superintendent. • http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us/domain/3

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