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A Tour of North Carolina County Government: Welcome to Your County!

Discover the role and functions of North Carolina county government. Learn why counties were created and the services they provide, both mandated and non-mandated. Explore the sources of county funding and how the money is allocated. A helpful guide for understanding your local government.

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A Tour of North Carolina County Government: Welcome to Your County!

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  1. A TOUR OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY GOVERNMENT WELCOME TO YOUR COUNTY

  2. WHY WERE COUNTIES CREATED? Arm of state government Give people access to government services County commissioners created in Constitution of 1868 Given authority to adopt budget and set property tax rate

  3. HOW DID WE GET TO 100? 5 counties

  4. HOW DID WE GET TO 100? 32 counties

  5. HOW DID WE GET TO 100? 68 counties

  6. HOW DID WE GET TO 100? 90 counties

  7. HOW DID WE GET TO 100? 100 counties since 1912

  8. WHO RUNS THE COUNTY? Citizens Board of Commissioners Sheriff Register of Deeds County Manager Department Heads

  9. WHAT DO COUNTIES DO? Mandated services Educate citizens Build schools Protect citizens Sheriff’s Department Public Health

  10. WHAT DO COUNTIES DO? Non-mandated services Educate citizens Pay teacher supplements Protect citizens Public Library Parks and Recreation

  11. WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM? 15% 40% 27% 18% Based on 2005-06 data

  12. WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? 9% 26% 14% 21% 30% Based on 2005-06 data

  13. A PRODUCTION OFTHE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSwww.ncacc.org

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