Chapter 143B

The definitions set out in G.S. 90A-46 shall apply throughout this Part. (1991, c. 623, s. 17; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 890, s. 21.) §

(1997-358, s. 1; recodified as N.C. Gen. Stat. 87-99 by 2021-180, s. 9G.7(b).)

(1997-358, s. 1; recodified as N.C. Gen. Stat. 87-99.1 by 2021-180, s. 9G.7(b).)

(1997-358, s. 1; 2002-165, s. 1.11; recodified as N.C. Gen. Stat. 87-99.2 by 2021-180, s. 9G.7(b).) Part 10. Earth Resources Council. §

The Western North Carolina Public Lands Council is created within the Department of Environmental Quality. The North Carolina National Park, Parkway and Forests Development [Western North Carolina Public Lands Council] Council shall: (1) Endeavor to promote the development of tha…

(a) Members; Selection; and Terms of Service. - The Western North Carolina Public Lands Council within the Department of Environmental Quality shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor. The composition of the Council shall be as follows: (1) One member shall be a r…

The Western North Carolina Public Lands Council shall meet monthly and may hold special meetings at any time and place within the State at the call of the chair or upon written request of at least a majority of the members. (1973, c. 1262, s. 68; 1977, c. 198, s. 26; 1997-443, s.…

This Part shall be known as the Energy Loan Fund. (2000-140, s. 76(i); 2001-338, s. 1; 2009-475, s. 13; 2010-96, s. 21; 2013-360, s. 15.22(b).)

The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the best interest of the citizens of North Carolina to promote and encourage energy efficiency within the State in order to conserve energy, promote economic competitiveness, and expand employment in the State. (2000-140, s. 7…

(a) For the purposes of this Part, the Department of Environmental Quality, State Energy Office, is designated as the lead State agency in matters pertaining to energy efficiency. (b) The Department shall have the following powers and duties with respect to this Part: (1) To prov…

The State Energy Office within the Department may administer the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Families and the Heating/Air Repair and Replacement Program functions. Nothing in this Part shall be construed as obligating the General Assembly to appropriate funds…

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Maintaining the general health, welfare, and prosperity of the people of this State requires that all citizens receive essential levels of heat and electric service regardless of their economic circumstances. (2) Serving the State's most v…

The following definitions apply to this Part: (1) Applicant. - A member of the family residing in the dwelling unit, the owner, or designated agent of the owner of a dwelling unit applying for program services. (2) Department. - The Department of Environmental Quality. (3) Secret…

(a) The State Energy Office in the Department of Environmental Quality shall administer the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Families established by 42 U.S.C. § 6861, et seq., and 42 U.S.C. § 7101, et seq.; the Heating/Air Repair and Replacement Program establishe…

(a) The North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission (hereinafter "Commission") is established within the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for organizational and budgetary purposes only. The Commission shall exercise all of its statutory powers independent of co…

The Commission may, subject to appropriations or other funds that accrue to it, employ an executive director to carry out the day-to-day responsibilities and business of the Commission. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. The executive director, …

On or before December 1, 2019, and at least annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit a report to the chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources and the Fiscal Research Division regarding its activities, initiative…

There is hereby created and established a department to be known as the "Department of Transportation" with the organization, powers, and duties defined in Article 1 of Chapter 143B, except as modified in this Article. (1975, c. 716, s. 1.)

The general purpose of the Department of Transportation is to provide for the necessary planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of an integrated statewide transportation system for the economical and safe transportation of people and goods as provided for by law. The D…

(a) The Secretary of Transportation shall be the head of the Department of Transportation. He shall carry out the day-to-day operations of the Department and shall be responsible for carrying out the policies, programs, priorities, and projects approved by the Board of Transporta…

(a) Board of Transportation. - There is hereby created a Board of Transportation. The Board shall carry out its duties consistent with the needs of the State as a whole. The diversity and size of the State require that regional differences be considered by Board members as they d…

There is hereby created the Division of Aeronautics of the Department of Transportation. The Division of Aeronautics shall carry out the duties assigned to the Department of Transportation by Article 1B of Chapter 113 of the General Statutes. (1975, c. 716, s. 1.)

The Department of Transportation is hereby empowered to contract on behalf of the State with the government of the United States to the extent allowed by the laws of North Carolina for the purpose of securing the benefits available to this State under the Federal Highway Safety A…

There is hereby recreated and reestablished a department to be known as the "Department of Administration," with the organization, powers, and duties defined in the Executive Organization Act of 1973. (1975, c. 879, s. 2.)

It shall be the duty of the Department of Administration to serve as a staff agency to the Governor and to provide for such ancillary services as the other departments of State government might need to insure efficient and effective operations. (1975, c. 879, s. 3.)

(a) The functions of the Department of Administration shall comprise, except as otherwise expressly provided by the Executive Organization Act of 1973 or by the Constitution of North Carolina, all functions of the executive branch of the State in relation to interdepartmental adm…

The Secretary of Administration shall be the head of the Department. (1975, c. 879, s. 5.)

(a) Subject to the receipt of public-private funds for this purpose, the Department of Administration shall, in consultation with OEMS, AHA, and a qualified vendor/provider of AEDs and training services, develop and adopt policies and procedures relative to the placement and use …

(a) There is recreated the North Carolina Capital Planning Commission of the Department of Administration. (1) The Commission has all of the following powers and duties: a. Compile and maintain up-to-date building requirements for State governmental agencies in Wake County. b. Fo…

(a) The North Carolina Capital Planning Commission of the Department of Administration shall consist of the following ex officio members: the Governor of North Carolina who shall serve as chairman; all members of the Council of State including the Lieutenant Governor (or a person…

(a) There is hereby created the North Carolina Council for Women and Youth Involvement of the Department of Administration. The Council shall perform the following functions and duties: (1) Advise the Governor, the principal State departments, and the State legislature concerning…

The North Carolina Council for Women of the Department of Administration shall consist of 20 members appointed by the Governor. The initial members of the Council shall be the appointed members of the North Carolina Council for Women, three of whose appointments expire June 30, 1…

The ultimate goal of this Article is to establish a network of coordinated public and private services for victims of sexual assault, incorporating existing programs as well as aiding in the development of new programs. (1977, c. 997, s. 1.)

(a) Establishment. - There is established the Domestic Violence Commission. The Commission shall be located within the Department of Administration for organizational, budgetary, and administrative purposes. (b) Purpose. - The purpose of the Commission is to (i) assess statewide …

(a) Powers and Duties. - The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) As recommended in the January 15, 1999, final report of the Governor's Task Force on Domestic Violence, to develop and recommend to the General Assembly the "Safe Families Act" and to promote …

(a) The office of Coordinator of Services for Victims of Sexual Assault is hereby created in the Department of Administration. The office shall be under the direction and supervision of a full-time salaried State employee who shall be designated as the State Coordinator. The Stat…

(a) The Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Center Fund is established within the State Treasury. The fund shall be administered by the Department of Administration, North Carolina Council for Women, and shall be used to make grants to centers for victims of sexual assault or rape cri…

There is hereby created the State Youth Advisory Council of the Department of Administration. The State Youth Advisory Council shall have the following functions and duties: (1) To advise the youth councils of North Carolina; (2) To encourage State and local councils to take acti…

The State Youth Advisory Council of the Department of Administration shall consist of 20 members. The composition and appointment of the Council shall be as follows: Ten youths to be elected by the procedure adopted by the Youth Advisory Council, which shall include a requirement…

There shall be a State Youth Council. It shall be established within one year of July 1, 1975, in accordance with the methods and procedures established by the Youth Advisory Council. The State Youth Council is authorized and empowered to do the following: (1) To consider problem…

The primary purpose of local youth councils is to promote participation by youth in programs affecting civic and governmental affairs. (1975, c. 879, s. 29; 2016-94, s. 32.5(d).) Part 10F. North Carolina Internship Council

The duties of the State Coordinator shall include the following: (1) To establish an office to facilitate and coordinate all programs and services which deal with the victim of sexual assault; (2) To research the needs of the State and already existing programs for sexual assault…

There is hereby created the North Carolina Internship Council of the Department of Administration. The North Carolina Internship Council shall have the following functions and duties: (1) To determine the number of student interns to be allocated to each of the following offices …

The North Carolina Internship Council shall consist of 17 members, including the Secretary of Administration or his designee, one member to be designated by and to serve at the pleasure of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, one member to be designated by and to serve at the…

The North Carolina Internship Council may designate one representative from each office or department enumerated in G.S. 143B-394.31 to serve on a committee to assist pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Council, in the screening and selection of applicants for student internshi…

The Governor, in accordance with Article III of the Constitution of North Carolina, shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State. The Governor shall be responsible for formulating and administering the policies of the executive branch of the State government. Where a conflic…

There is hereby created and established the North Carolina State Commission of Indian Affairs. The Commission shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the Department of Administration pursuant to G.S. 143A-6(b) and (c). (1977, c. 849, s. 1; 1977, 2nd Sess., c.…

The purposes of the Commission shall be as follows: (1) To deal fairly and effectively with Indian affairs. (2) To bring local, State, and federal resources into focus for the implementation or continuation of meaningful programs for Indian citizens of the State of North Carolina…

(a) The Commission shall have the following duties: (1) To study, consider, accumulate, compile, assemble and disseminate information on any aspect of Indian affairs. (2) To investigate relief needs of Indians of North Carolina and to provide technical assistance in the preparati…

(a) The State Commission of Indian Affairs shall consist of two persons appointed by the General Assembly, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce in charge of the Division of Employment Security, the Secretary of Administration, the Secret…