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2828
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When the city of Belmont created its own home page on the World Wide Web in the fall of 1995, it became the first city in Gaston County to do so. The web site includes key phone numbers, contact people, and area maps.
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2829
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Local governments are utilizing World Wide Web home page resources in a variety of ways, including receiving citizen feedback on topics and providing government information. A sampling of local government home pages is provided.
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2919
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John Sander's distinguished career has included the positions of director of the Institute of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Vice President of Planning for the University of North Carolina System.
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2920
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There are sixteen nationally accredited law enforcement agencies in the state, including Greenville. Before agencies decide whether to begin the five-part process, they should visit accredited agencies and also consider the costs and benefits.
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2921
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Clerks are the official record keepers of local government. They perform a variety of duties, including preparing and maintaining minutes of meetings, giving notice of meetings, maintaining ordinance books, and administering oaths of office.
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2922
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Determining which Web sites contain useful information is important to users. Evaluative criteria, including content, material organization, Web site overview, statement, time-sensitive data, and graphics will assist users.
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2923
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The General Assembly changed the alimony law effective October 1, 1995. Marital fault is now considered one of several factors in determining the award of alimony instead of the primary one.
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3075
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The Institute of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides assistance to state and local governments through teaching over 200 specialized courses, writing books and monographs, and consulting.
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3092
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Contracting services formerly done by governments, like garbage collecting, has the potential to save funds and increase accountability and efficiency. However, governments must insure that contracting does not affect public health, safety, and welfare.
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3116
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The sixteen-campus University of North Carolina system offers a variety of resources and services to local governments, including East Carolina University's Center for Applied Technology, Regional Development Institute, and Survey Research Laboratory.
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3117
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The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners presents a united voice for the state's 100 counties in dealing with such groups as the General Assembly. The association communicates with members through publications and an internet home page.
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3118
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The N.C. League of Municipalities represents members' interests in dealing with state and federal lawmakers and regulatory agencies. It also provides services, including research consulting; publications, like SOUTHERN CITY; and legal assistance.
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3119
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Founded in 1937 by Guy Phillips, the N.C. School Boards Association represents local education boards before such groups as the General Assembly. It also provides services, including legal counsel, board retreats, and curriculum assessment.
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3134
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Legislation passed by the 1996 General Assembly provides for the establishment of charter schools, or schools run by private, non-profit organizations. It is an experiment to see if removing state regulations will improve student performance.
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3276
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John L. Sanders, former director of the University of North Carolina's Institute of Government, has received one of the six North Carolina Awards for 1996. Presented by the governor, it is the state's highest civilian award.
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