Economic Context for Local Government Budgeting
As budgeting season approaches, Centralina Regional Council hosted an economic briefing exploring national and regional trends that can inform local government budget planning.
Generative AI Policy Guidance Document for Local Governments
In early 2024, the Centralina regional AI working group pooled together expertise and research to craft the “Generative AI Policy Guidance Document for Local Governments.” This detailed guide provides a structured framework, practical insights and policy template language to help municipalities effectively manage and implement generative AI technologies.
FEMA Public Assistance Financial Preparedness Program
In bolstering pre-disaster resiliency, mitigation and post-disaster recovery efforts, local governments must be proficient in effectively managing public assistance dollars.
NC Association of Regional Councils of Governments and Centralina Regional Council offers this training package to provide the foundation of your disaster recovery training programs.
North Carolina Planning Law – NCGS Chapter 160D: What You Need to Know
Chapter 160D of the North Carolina General Statutes consolidates current enabling legislation for planning regulation and represents the first major recodification and modernization of the city and county development regulations since 1905.
Ready to Restart: Local Government Planning Guide
Is your city, town or county prepared to safely reopen? Throughout the coronavirus crisis, local governments across the Centralina region adjusted operations to provide essential services, information and emergency response.
How to Hold Public Virtual Meetings
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, local governments in North Carolina are canceling, postponing, modifying and avoiding gatherings of people. This creates issues for local governments that are required by North Carolina statute to conduct public hearings and meetings to remain in compliance with state law and local ordinances.
2020 CCOG U: Planner Training Series Scholarship Winner Announced
We congratulate Rohit Ammanamanchi, Planner & Zoning Administrator for the Village of Marvin, as a recipient of the 2020 CCOG U: Planner Training Series Scholarship.