During the 2015 legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Iran Divestment Act (S.L. 2015-118; SB455) (“the Act”) which prohibits state agencies and local governments from entering into contracts with entities that the North Carolina State Treasurer has determined are engaged in certain investment activities in the Iranian energy sector. What does this mean for local governments?

During the 2015 legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Iran Divestment Act (S.L. 2015-118; SB455) (“the Act”) which prohibits state agencies and local governments from entering into contracts with entities that the North Carolina State Treasurer has determined are engaged in certain investment activities in the Iranian energy sector. What does this mean for local governments?

Amanda works in the information technology department of Paradise County government. She is nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, meaning that she is entitled to overtime premium pay for hours worked over 40 in a week. But she is entitled to pay only for hours she actually works. Amanda has been accepted to the School of Government’s Municipal and County Administration course. She is excited to get a chance to understand the larger responsibilities and workings of local government, which will better enable her to design and code programs for the county’s very different departments.

Amanda works in the information technology department of Paradise County government. She is nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, meaning that she is entitled to overtime premium pay for hours worked over 40 in a week. But she is entitled to pay only for hours she actually works. Amanda has been accepted to the School of Government’s Municipal and County Administration course. She is excited to get a chance to understand the larger responsibilities and workings of local government, which will better enable her to design and code programs for the county’s very different departments.

UPDATED September 2017: As of October 1, 2017, the state legislature has further defined (and limited) the impact fee powers of a County Water and Sewer District. Click here for more info on the new law. An impact fee is … Read more

An impact fee is a charge imposed on new or proposed development, the revenue generated from which is used to fund capital projects necessitated (or at least prompted) by the development. A local government typically assesses an impact fee as part of its development approval process. Paying the fee is often a condition of receiving a building permit or certificate of occupancy.

An impact fee is a charge imposed on new or proposed development, the revenue generated from which is used to fund capital projects necessitated (or at least prompted) by the development. A local government typically assesses an impact fee as part of its development approval process. Paying the fee is often a condition of receiving a building permit or certificate of occupancy.

In anticipation of next week’s attachment and garnishment webinar, today’s post offers a summary of the basic rules governing this extremely effective and popular tax collection remedy.  Join us at the webinar for a more in-depth discussion of the A&G … Read more

In anticipation of next week’s attachment and garnishment webinar, today’s post offers a summary of the basic rules governing this extremely effective and popular tax collection remedy.  Join us at the webinar for a more in-depth discussion of the A&G procedure and for lots of practical tips from experienced collectors. What is attachment and garnishment?

In anticipation of next week’s attachment and garnishment webinar, today’s post offers a summary of the basic rules governing this extremely effective and popular tax collection remedy.  Join us at the webinar for a more in-depth discussion of the A&G procedure and for lots of practical tips from experienced collectors. What is attachment and garnishment?