HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0324 (2)Seek legislation providing that the state is responsible for providing services to children in need of residential mental
health treatment.
Support legislation to expand the use of community alternative placements for disabled adults who qualify for
State/County special assistance.
Oppose legislation to amend North Carolina's Certificate of Need law unless such changes retain the integrity and
viability of the state's county hospitals.
Criminal Justice
Seek legislation amending GS 7A-31 l(a)(1) to increase the fee for service of process to $25.
Support additional state appropriations to counties participating in the Criminal Justice Partnership Program to support
increased costs of services and personnel.
Planning, Development and Land Use
Seek funding for the establishment and implementation of Rural Transportation Planning Organizations throughout
the state.
Support legislation to require compensation from state agencies and units of local governments for lost property taxes
when they purchase mitigation land in other jurisdictions if it results in substantial adverse fiscal impact to the host
county.
General Government
Support legislation to restore application of the "Public Duty Doctrine" to local governments.
Support efforts to encourage the General Assembly, when developing the legislative redistricting plan, to use existing
county lines whenever possible.
Support legislation that continues the current level of state funding for all existing positions in county Soil and Water
Conservation Offices.
Seek legislation to increase flexibility in the use of fees generated for Emergency 911 Service in order to expand the
ability of counties to enhance these services.
OTHER
Medicaid: In implementing the proposed phase-out of county cost sharing in the Medicaid program, we believe that
all counties should be relieved of some of this burden at all stages of any phase-out that takes place over a multi-year
period. We also support legislation to appropriate funds to increase the medicaid reimbursement rate for dental care
for eligible children to 800/., of the usual, customary and reasonable rate, and to enhance efforts to expand dental care
for low-income populations in the state.
Human Service Automation: The Association supports legislation to increase the level of automation Of all County
human service agencies and encourage coordination and sharing of information among agencies to the maximum
extent feasible, including development of a joint state -local public health management information system with
technical and management responsibilities lodged with the state.
Body Piercing: The association supports legislation to regulate the operation ofbody piercing practitioners in a manner
similar to that of tattoo practitioners.
Registration and Certification of Documents: The association supports efforts by the N.C. Association Of Register of
Deeds to amend the state's Notary Certification process, particularly so as to formulate electronic recording of
documents. The association supports legislation to strengthen current standard document recording Statutes and add
additional uniform standards to insure standardization of documents. We also support proposals initiated by the
Association of'Register of Deeds to adjust fees associated with services provided by those offices so as to reflect the
cost of these services and to provide for additional automation.
Information Technology: The association supports legislation to appropriate recurring funds to establish a local
government information technology program at the Institute of Government,
Emergencies/Natural Disasters: The association supports legislation enabling process tree gratuitous transfers of
equipment and supplies from one unit of local government during emergencies/natural disasters.
State budget: The association continues to support legislation to coordinate state and local budget timetables and
processes, particularly in situations where extended legislative sessions increase the difficulty of such coordination.
Support legislation requiring voter I.D. at all polling places in North Carolina