1. County Governments

2. Local Authority ► Our state constitution lays out rules for establishing local governments. The NCGA can create and abolish localities. ► Local ordinances (local laws) must follow the state & federal constitution. Exs: Noise, leash

3. Types of Local Governments ► Counties: largest subdivision of a state. All states but DE have these. ► NC has 100 counties. Currituck County is one of the oldest counties in NC. (1668) ► The 2 main duties of counties are to administer state & local laws & provide services. ► http://co.currituck.nc.us/what-does-county-govt- do-for-you.cfm http://co.currituck.nc.us/what-does-county-govt- do-for-you.cfm http://co.currituck.nc.us/what-does-county-govt- do-for-you.cfm

4. NC Counties

5. Functions of County Governments ► Education ► Transportation ► Social Services ► Sewage & Sanitation ► Zoning ► Police & Fire ► Recreation ► Water

6. County Government ► Each is governed by a Board of Commissioners (BOC). This is the legislature. ► The BOC hires a County Manager as the county’s chief executive. This position is a professional who specializes in government management.

7. Board of Commissioners ► There are seven members on the BOC in Currituck County. ► 5 from the districts and 2 at-large members. 5 from the districts ► Main duties are: Make ordinances, levy taxes, hire county manager and personnel, and approve the manager’s budget.

8. Currituck Co. Board of Commissioners ► Each serves a 4-year term. Terms are staggered so every 2 years 3 or 4 are elected. ► http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/Commission- Profiles.cfm http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/Commission- Profiles.cfm Voters Elect District 1District 2District 3District 4District 5 2 At-Large Members

9. BOC as of November, 2008

10. The County Manager ► Hired by the BOC. ► Makes the budget, oversees co. departments, carries out county operations and policies. ► Dan Scanlon is Currituck Co.’s County Manager. ► http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/County -Manager.cfm http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/County -Manager.cfm http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/County -Manager.cfm

11. Special Districts ► Special District: Concentrate on regulation and control of 1 area. ► These local districts oversee a specific area of concern in a county. ► Examples in Currituck County include our school district and our soil & water district. ► Each district is governed by an elected board. ► The Currituck County School district is run daily by our superintendent.

12. Board of Education ► Each serves a 4-year term. Terms are staggered so every 2 years 2 or 3 are elected. ► Main duties are: Make policies, hire superintendent and personnel, and approve the budget. ► http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us/2129101022131750 990/site/default.asp http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us/2129101022131750 990/site/default.asp CrawfordMoyock

13. BOE Townships

14. Superintendent ► Hired by the BOE. ► Makes the budget, oversees all personnel, carries out school operations and policies. ► Today is Dr. Mark Stefanick is Currituck Co.’s Superintendent.

15. Sherriff ► Oversee criminal law enforcement and their officers (deputies) within the county. ► Elected in every county to 4-year terms. ► Cannot be a convicted felon. ► Our Sherriff is Susan Johnson.

16. Assignment ► Work on Smore flyer. ► Top part of p. 34 due tomorrow. Information can be found in chapter 14.1.

17. Pop Quiz 14 1. Who gives local governments the power to exist? 2. What is the legislature of all NC counties? 3. What are local laws called? 4. What is the chief executive of a school district in NC called? 5. How many NC counties are there? 6. Name a special district that impacts your life everyday.