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NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
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NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNORThe Office of the Governor is an organizational structure that houses several offices and varying functions on behalf of the Governor. It includes the Office of the Governor, the Office of State Budget and Management, and the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. The Office of the Governor consists of several different offices, as described below. The Office of the Governor also houses the Office of State Budget and Management, as well as several Governor-appointed Boards and Commissions. Governor’s Policy OfficeThe Governor’s Policy Office is responsible for developing the Governor’s key policy initiatives, including those presented to the General Assembly for enactment or funding and those implemented by executive action or in Cabinet agencies. The Policy Office seeks to work with state agencies, interest groups, non-profit organizations, community and business leaders and others in an effort to develop initiatives that reflect the Governor’s philosophy and specific campaign promises. An emphasis is placed on public-private partnerships, with a focus on community-based solutions to North Carolina’s problems. NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community ServiceNorth Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service serves as a coordinator for voluntary and community service activities throughout the state. The Commission sponsors several AmeriCorps programs, including the Habitat for Humanity program, which builds affordable housing in Cabarrus, Catawba, Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Moore, Nash, Orange, Randolph, Wake, and Yancey Counties. (For more information on Habitat for Humanity activities in North Carolina, see the Non-Profit section of this Capability Assessment.) The Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service also sponsors Citizen Corps, a component of USA Freedom Corps. Citizen Corps was created to help coordinate volunteer activities that make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. It provides opportunities for people to participate in programs to make their families, homes, and communities safer from the threats of crime, terrorism and disasters of all kinds. (For more information on Citizen Corps activities in North Carolina, see the Non-Profit section of this Capability Assessment.) Governor’s Legislative OfficeThe Governor’s Legislative Office is responsible for establishing and maintaining a working relationship with members of the General Assembly on all legislative matters of importance to the Governor. The Office is also responsible for tracking legislation as it moves through the General Assembly and reporting to the Governor. Governor’s Office for Intergovernmental RelationsThe Governor’s Office for Intergovernmental Relations is responsible for coordinating state-federal issues and state-local issues that are of importance to North Carolina. The unit serves as a point of contact and provides staff support for the State’s participation in national and regional organizations such as National Governors’ Association, Southern Governors’ Association, Southern Growth Policies Board, Council of State Governments, Appalachian Regional Commission, and others. Staff works directly with personnel in the federal agencies and with congressional members and staff. On state-local issues the unit is the liaison with the local government interests in the State. Staff works with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, the North Carolina League of Municipalities, Councils of Government, as well as individual local officials. Governor’s Communication OfficeIn the Governor’s Communication Office, the Press Secretary serves as the Governor’s spokesperson, serving as the liaison between the Governor and his staff, the press, and the public. The Press Office keeps these parties informed of matters of interest and importance to the State. In addition, the Press Office is responsible for preparing speeches and press releases issued by the Governor. Citizen and Community Service OfficeThe Citizen and Community Service Office responds to inquiries on state government matters. Services include celebrating outstanding volunteer service through a variety of certificate and awards programs and recognizing individuals and organizations for exemplary service to the State through proclamations. The Office also serves as an information and referral service for state government. The Office of State Budget and ManagementHoused in the Office of the Governor, the Office of State Budget and Management handles the fiscal and budgetary needs for the State of North Carolina. The Office carries out many duties in performing this function, including providing fiscal advice to the Governor; formulate the recommended state budget; execute the legislatively authorized budget; monitor and estimate revenues; produce population estimates and projections; provide economic/demographic analysis; collect, disseminate and explain data; develop information systems; and help agencies to work more effectively. Capital Improvement Planning ActThe Office of State Budget and Management has responsibility for management of the Capital Improvement Planning process, under the direction of the Capital Improvement Planning Act (NCGS Ch. 143, Art. 1B). Capital improvement needs criteria considered by the Office include:
NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOREstablished in 1868, North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor is the only elected official to have powers in both the legislative and executive branches of state government. In the Legislature, the Lieutenant Governor is the President of the State Senate, serving as its chief presiding officer which requires directing the debate of bills on the Senate floor. The Lieutenant Governor is also a member of the Council of State. The Council of State oversees the expenditure of tax dollars and transacts business on behalf of the all state government and the state’s people. The Lieutenant Governor serves on many boards and commissions. The Lieutenant Governor also makes appointments to various boards and commissions to advise the legislature and executive branch of state government on policy matters. The Lieutenant Governor is elected by North Carolina citizens to a four-year term, and may be elected to one additional, consecutive four-year term of office. The Lt. Governor serves as the President of the North Carolina Senate and serves as a voting member of the State Board of Education, the State Board of Community Colleges, the state Economic Development Board and is the chairman of the eLearning Commission. He is also a member of the NC Advisory Commission on Military Affairs. Directory: div div -> 9th May 1950 the schuman declaration div -> Supplemental demographic information div -> Introduction A. Purpose & Authority div -> This section includes changes made during the 2013 update div -> General occupational safety and health rules subdivision z toxic and hazardous substances div -> Computer Basics What is a computer div -> Mobile county, alabama regular board meeting div -> Privacy: Campus Living & Technology Download 1 Mb. Share with your friends:
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