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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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Resources

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

Generative AI Policy Guidance Document for Local Governments

September 9, 2024
Is your local government prepared to address the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its associated risks? 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 implement generative AI technologies.
 
Videos
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence & Ethics for Planners

June 18, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm in recent years and new tools have the potential to reshape the way we work and collaborate. In this virtual session, Centralina explores the various types of AI available to professionals, considers the practical and ethical implications of AI on our profession and facilitates an engaging discussion about the future of AI in planning.
 
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Economic Resilience & Disaster Recovery

FEMA Public Assistance Preparedness Program

June 14, 2024
Natural disasters in North Carolina continue to become more and more prevalent. Federal disaster recovery dollars can provide important response and recovery resources, however, impacted units of local government must navigate complex financial reporting and compliance requirements, all while working within constrained post-disaster operating environments. Concerns over the successful and...
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Small Cities

Resources for Small Communities

June 14, 2024
June is Small Cities Month, an opportunity to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of smaller municipalities. With over 60% of communities in the Centralina region having a population under 10,000, and 55% having a population under 5,000, we are proud to celebrate the great work of our smaller member governments. Continue reading for four important resources to help your small city.
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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.