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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
Meetings & Community Engagement

How to Conduct Virtual Meetings

July 31, 2023
COVID-19 forced us to remain physically distant while still conducting public hearings and meetings to remain in compliance with state law and local ordinances. Written specifically for NC Planning Boards and Boards of Adjustment, this paper includes guidance on technology resources, practical tips and lessons learned when conducting virtual meetings.  ...
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Meetings & Community Engagement

100 Great Community Engagement Ideas

July 31, 2023
The fundamentals of community engagement are applicable, whether engaging in person or through other means. Check out these tips, tricks and best practices to help guide planners to better results. 100 Great Community Engagement Ideas
 
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Regional Planning & Healthy Communities

Chapter 160D Land Use Planning

July 27, 2023
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. This legislation impacts all local governments in NC and requires active efforts by each jurisdiction in order to...
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Local Government Innovation

Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement

June 28, 2023
Centralina administers the Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement, a voluntary agreement to provide assistance and resources between local law enforcement agencies. The agreement serves to enhance law enforcement capabilities and efficiency within each participating agency’s jurisdiction. If your agency is interested in becoming a participant, please contact kweston@centralina.org. A copy of the 2021-2024...
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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.