To deal with crime problems, communities sometimes consider ordinances, including adult curfews, juvenile curfews, and restrictions on loitering and cruising in certain areas.
John L. Sanders, director of the University of North Carolina's Institute of Government for twenty-five years, has received the University of North Carolina's University Award, which recognizes illustrious service to higher education.
Electronic mailing lists benefit local government personnel by providing immediate access to information on the Internet. Sample mailing lists for local governments are profiled.
Possible changes, including more local control by county commissioners of health programs and expenditures, competition from home health care, and managed heath care systems, could affect the role of local public health departments.
The N.C. Workers' Compensation Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act have distinct purposes. Employers must give careful attention to each when dealing with an employee affected by them.