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Centralina members have access to numerous opportunities to shape our regional agenda and access to valuable resources to improve outcomes in their communities. This portal provides a central hub to help your community better connect with the information and services that we offer exclusively to members. There are four primary sections – Grants & Funding (grants alerts, forecasts, grant support videos), Intergovernmental Advocacy (congressional representatives, congressional calendars, state & federal action plans), Your Membership (information about member benefits, Centralina delegate handbook, member liaison information) and Your Resources (a repository of Centralina Learns videos, guides / toolkits and external resources that you can filter by topic and type). We continuously update and add resources to each section throughout the year and highlight new additions in our monthly newsletter. Reach out to our member liaisons at info@centralina.org with any questions or if you need to be added to our distribution list.  


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Access training, guides, toolkits and more from our subject matter experts and other industry thought leaders. The following resources can be filtered by type and by topic, with new content added on a regular basis. We’re here to support our communities so reach out to us at info@centralina.org if you have suggestions for new materials, have questions or would like to explore our technical support options.
 
Guides, Toolkits & Templates
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Usage Policies

February 20, 2024
In early 2024, the Centralina regional AI working group, featuring municipal representatives from our nine-county region, 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...
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Economic Resilience & Disaster Recovery

Why Stormwater Pre-Development Approaches Matter and are Time Sensitive

December 7, 2023
Stormwater management is a top-of-mind topic for many local government stakeholders, and making it a piece of discussion in pre-development meetings helps to ensure your community and its residents remain safe and healthy. Centralina's Community Economic Development team (CED) have developed a resource that highlights the importance of addressing stormwater...
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Regional Planning & Healthy Communities

Climate & Sustainability Planning

November 15, 2023
This impactful session focuses on Climate & Sustainability Planning and how communities across the greater Charlotte region can leverage federal funding to boost local infrastructure projects, enhance economic vitality and improve quality of life. This session focuses heavily on the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program available under the US EPA.Viewers will learn...
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Meetings & Community Engagement

Checklist for Hosting Successful Virtual Meetings

July 31, 2023
What should you be doing before, during and after the virtual meeting to ensure its success? See step-by-step procedures meant to create a smooth, stress-free and valuable experience for staff, officials and residents. Also, there is a table that translates in-person event activities to virtual meeting software abilities that may...
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Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.

When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.

The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.