SUPPORT the UNC SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Time and again, my work across the state of North Carolina reminds me of the power of good leadership. True leaders unlock potential in others, leading to transformative outcomes in institutions and communities. I … Read more
SUPPORT the UNC SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT When Dean Mike Smith asked me to join the UNC School of Government Foundation Board in 2014, I was honored to have the opportunity to work in support of an institution that has done … Read more
The Town of Ticketmaster is holding a particularly contentious regular meeting this evening that will draw a much larger crowd than usual. The council wants to require tickets for entry to prevent overcrowding. Meanwhile, in the neighboring County of Corona, … Read more
“County zoning regulations may not affect property used for bona fide farm purposes.” That’s what North Carolina state law dictates about land use zoning regulations of agricultural operations in the county or the municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction (G.S. 160D-903). But that … Read more
Most tax foreclosure sales involve vacant, unloved properties. But not always. The risk of homelessness is one reason that the General Assembly and our courts demand that taxpayers’ property rights are adequately protected during the foreclosure process. A key to … Read more
Seemingly clear, objective development regulations may be the subject of debate and interpretation. Is that new business unlawful? Was the notice of violation correctly issued? Does the proposed development meet the applicable standards? Did the administrator correctly interpret the regulation? … Read more
Quasi-judicial zoning decisions can be confusing creatures: They are zoning decisions, but they function in some ways like court cases. They require an elected or appointed board to make a decision about a proposed development project, but the board’s discretion … Read more
Almost a decade ago, the North Carolina General Assembly passed Session Law (“S.L.”) 2012-126, which provided counties with new options to organize and govern their human services functions. S.L. 2012-126 allowed any board of county commissioners (“BOCC”) in a county … Read more
5/9/22 Update: U.S. Treasury released an updated set of Final Rule FAQs on April 27, 2022, that helped clarify the program income reporting requirements. FAQ 13.11 stipulates that the addition method set forth in 2 C.F.R. 200.307(e)(2) applies to program … Read more
[EDIT: On July 8th, 2022, Session Law 2022-54 was enacted and made several key changes to remote oath administration by notaries. See Sections 10B-25 and 10B-31 for these changes. This new law governs whether and how notaries may administer remote … Read more