What developments qualify as subdivisions and which ones are exempt?  Who can review a subdivision plat and what standards can apply?  Can the local government require streets and infrastructure?  And what can local governments do with performance guarantees?  A comprehensive … Read more

Child abuse investigations and case files. Applications for Medicaid, child care subsidies, and cash assistance. Financial records related to exploitation of disabled adults. These are only a few examples of the types of records maintained by county departments of social … Read more

North Carolina local governments occasionally receive requests for records under the wrong law. Here’s an example: Dear FOIA Officer: Pursuant to the federal Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I request access to and copies of the following … Read more

After HB 2, may a North Carolina city adopt a personnel policy providing that it will not discriminate against applicants or employees on account sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression? If it already has such policy in place, may … Read more

A payment plan is a voluntary agreement between a taxpayer and a local government under which the local government promises not to pursue enforced collections against the taxpayer for delinquent taxes so long as the taxpayer pays a certain amount … Read more