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for Popular Government Vol. 27 Issue 5, Feb 1961
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17620
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Population increases prompted a 1961 redistricting effort in the state. This had not occurred since 1941. Included are maps demonstrating congressional and senatorial redistricting from 1911-1961 and statistical data regarding districts and their respective number of representatives.
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17621
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Ten professional gentlemen, either lawyers or professors, comprised the 1961 General Statutes Commission. This commission approved twenty bills to be submitted to the 1961 General Assembly. The bills range from spousal property rights to clarifying terms of property transfer between master and slaves.
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17622
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Nine members appointed by the Governor made up the fourth Commission on Reorganization of State Government. The commission submitted 33 proposals ranging from cultural heritage site proposals to administration changes in the fisheries and agriculture.
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17623
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The Legislative Committee of the North Carolina Police Executives' Association proposed three changes to the 1961 General Assembly. The first concerned broadening the types of property that could be searched under a warrant. A second proposal clarified the terms of arrest at the scene of an automobile accident. The third and final addressed an officer's right to arrest even without possession of a warrant when that officer has personal knowledge or a credible informant.
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17624
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The State Board of Education agreed to a proposal from the United Forces for Education and Governor Sanford to increase public school appropriations by $106,000,000. Beyond budgetary concerns, further proposals focused on developing three separate commission to study different aspects of public education: talented students, teacher merit, and year-round use of public school facilities.
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6.Judicial Council Recommendations by Montague, Bert M. Popular Government Vol. 27 Issue 5, Feb 1961
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17625
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The Judicial Council was comprised of the Judicial Department, Supreme Court, Superior Court, Legislative Department, Executive Department, and the Bar. The 1949 General Assembly formed this council to oversee the judicial system and make astute observations about how to best administer judicial matters. In 1961, the Judicial Council was concerned with superior court judges, civil and criminal law procedure, and solicitorial districts.
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