Local govt whodoeswhat

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WHO DOES WHAT Government Services Elected Appointed City of Charlotte City Services City Council and Mayor City Manager #cltcc City Council (includes Mayor) Interim City Manager – Ron Kimble [email protected] www.charlottenc.gov More information www.generationnation.org/learn

Community Health and Safety Police, Fire/Emergency Services, Animal Control, Water/Sewer, Garbage, Yard Waste, Recycling Transportation CATS, LYNX, Airport Infrastructure Build/maintain city streets, streetlights, sidewalks Planning and Development Land use, Zoning, Neighborhood Development, Economic Development/Jobs

Mayor ‐ Presides at City Council meetings, votes in the event of a tie, has veto authority ‐ With City Council, is responsible for establishing the general policies under which the City operates ‐ Chief spokesperson for the City, represents city at ceremonies and events (local, state, national, international) Council ‐ Establishes general policies for City (with mayor) ‐ Appoints positions including City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Boards and Commissions members ‐ Reviews annual budget, sets tax rate, approves financing of all City operations. ‐ Enacts ordinances, orders (laws at local level such as graffiti, noise, curfew)

Mayor and Council Partisan office (run as Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, etc.) 2‐year term Next election: 2017 Council includes 4 members by city‐wide vote (at‐large) and 7 members from districts by voters who reside in each district

Key administrative officer of the city Carries out the City Council's policy decisions, provides vision and leadership, oversees daily operations of City government.

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http://www.charlottenc.gov/

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Government Services Elected Appointed Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville

Town Services Town Council and Mayor (Town Board)

Town Manager

Towns: Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville Town Councils include mayors and town boards Each town has a manager www.cornelius.org www.ci.davidson.nc.us www.huntersville.org www.matthewsnc.govwww.minthill.com www.townofpineville.com More information about town governments at http://generationnation.org/index.php/CLC/entry/local‐government‐who‐does‐what

Services include Police, planning/zoning, garbage pickup, Fire/EMS, Parks/Rec/Cultural Arts, streets, sidewalks, stormwater

Town Board ‐ Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy, establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances, hires/evaluates/fires Town Manager. Mayor ‐ Presides at Town Board meetings, votes in the event of a tie, has veto authority ‐ With Town Council, is responsible for establishing the general policies under which the Town operates ‐ Chief spokesperson and represents town at ceremonies and events Non‐partisan office 2‐ year term Next election: 2017

Administers town policies and manages town government. Usually a full‐time paid position.

Mecklenburg County County Services Board of County Commissioners County Manager #meckbocc Board of County Commissioners County Manager – Dena Diorio [email protected] www.mecklenburgcountync.govMore information: www.generationnation.org/learn

Community Health and Safety Health, Mental Health, Social Services, Courts, Jails, Child Support Enforcement Education and Economic Development Job training, Libraries, Funding for CMS, CPCC

Adopts and sets the annual County budget, sets the County property tax rate, sets county government priorities and policies, hires/evaluates/fires County Manager. Chair leads meetings. Partisan office (run as Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, etc.)

Administers county policies and oversees the daily operations of county government. Full‐time paid position.

http://www.cornelius.org/

http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/

http://www.huntersville.org/

http://www.matthewsnc.gov/

http://www.minthill.com/

http://www.townofpineville.com/

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http://www.mecklenburgcountync.gov/



Government Services Elected Appointed Growth and Environmental Parks, greenways, Historic preservation, air, water and land quality County Government Operations

BOCC includes 3 members by county‐wide vote (at‐large) and 6 members from districts by voters who reside in each district

Property, county taxes, Budgeting, Elections, Communications

Part‐time position 2‐year term Next election: 2016

Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Schools (CMS)

Services Board of Education (school board)

Superintendent

#cmsbd Board of Education Superintendent Ann Clark [email protected] www.cms.k12.nc.us More information www.generationnation.org/learn

Public Education Public instruction and programs School operations School construction and buildings

‐ Hire/fire superintendent ‐ Establish school district policy ‐ Determine budgets ‐ Annual operating and capital (construction) ‐ Approve student assignment boundaries ‐ Oversee the management of the school district’s major systems (includes budget, curriculum, personnel) Chair presides at meetings Non‐partisan office 4‐year term Board includes 3 members by county‐wide vote (at‐large) and 6 members from districts. Next election At‐Large: 2019 Districts: 2017

‐ Oversees daily CMS operations ‐ Keeps school board and public informed about CMS ‐ Implements policies established by school board ‐ Analyzes, prepares and recommends info for school board approval (includes school calendars, budgets, appointment of principals and top staff)





Government Services Elected Appointed North Carolina

www.nc.gov North Carolina General Assembly #ncga http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/counties/counties.pl?County=Mecklenburg

More information http://generationnation.org/learn

Creates and enacts laws, policies and budget for the State of North Carolina – directly impacting local government.

Governor Next election: 2016 Lt Governor and Council of State – oversee different agencies Next election: 2016 General Assembly ‐ House of Representatives ‐ Senate Next election: 2016

Staff is hired to manage daily operations of state agencies and offices.

http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/counties/counties.pl?County=Mecklenburg

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City of Charlotte Government

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THE CITYMunicipality = city, town, village

In Mecklenburg County• One city - Charlotte

• Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville

No legal difference between a city, town or village – is preference of the residents

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COUNCIL-MANAGERCharlotte is one of the largest US cities with this form of government

• Manager reports to city council• City Council votes on Manager’s recommendations

Responsibilities divided • Elected Officials + Appointed City Manager

Provides skilled professional administration for city government


CITY SERVICESCommunity Health and Safety

• Police*, Fire/Emergency Services, Animal Control*• Water/Sewer*, Garbage, Yard Waste, Recycling

Transportation• Bus, Train (Rapid Transit), Airport

Infrastructure• Build/maintain city streets, street lights, sidewalks

Planning and Development• Land Use, Zoning, Housing, Neighborhood Development• Economic Development/Jobs

* Consolidated Service with County

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WHO RUNS THE CITY?The Mayor and City Council

• Elected• 12 Total Members • Establishes priorities on community

needs, sets policy, establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances

Charlotte City Manager

Interim Manager

Ron Kimble• Hired by City Council• Responsible for daily

operations of the city

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CITY MANAGERResponsibility

• Carries out the City Council's policy decisions

• Provides vision and leadership

• Oversees daily operations of City government

Key administrative officer of the City• Assisted by a leadership team made up of Deputy and

Assistant City Managers and members of the Manager's staff

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MAYORElected every 2 yearsPresides at City Council meetings

• Votes in the event of a tie • Has veto authority

With City Council, is responsible for establishing the general policies for City

Chief spokesperson for the City• Represents city at ceremonies and events• Local, state, national, international

Mayor

Jennifer Roberts

(D)


CHARLOTTE CITY COUNCILElected every 2 years

• 4 members by citywide vote (at-large)• 7 members from voters in districts

Key roles– Establish general policies for City (with mayor)– Appoint positions

– City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk– Boards and Commissions members

– Review annual budget, set tax rate, oversight for City operations, authorize contracts.

– Enact ordinances, orders (laws at local level)– Graffiti, noise, curfew

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CITY COUNCIL MEMBERSAt-Large

Vi Lyles(D) Mayor Pro-Tem

Julie Eiselt (D)

Claire Fallon (D)

James Mitchell (D)

District 1 District 2 District 3

Patsy Kinsey Al Austin LaWana Mayfield(D) (D) (D)

District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7

Gregory Phipps John Autry Kenny Smith Ed Driggs(D) (D) (R) (R)


CITY BUDGETFY2016 = $2.119 billionSources of funds= Taxes, fees, other

• Property tax=47.87 cents/$100 of property

Where each dollar goes• 25 cents - Public transportation (CATS, light rail, etc.)• 21 cents - Airport• 17 cents – Public Safety (Police, fire, etc.) • 14 cents – Water and sewer• 11 cents - Public works• 4 cents – Housing, Economic Development • 4 cents - City operations• 4 cents – Storm water

Source: Mecklenburg County FY15-16 Tax Brochure

NOT CMS!

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GET INVOLVED Contact officials, follow issues– Social media: search Twitter hashtag #cltcc

Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council– GenerationNation www.generationnation.org

City Council Meetings– Monday evenings at the Government Center– Who can attend? Anyone!– Sign up to speak or watch the meeting online

http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/CityCouncil/Pages/default.aspx

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Charlotte City Council

#cltcc Mayor Jennifer Roberts [email protected] 704‐336‐2241

Mayor Pro‐Tem At‐Large Vi Lyles [email protected] Mayor Pro‐Tem=leads council if Mayor’s away At‐Large=represents entire city

At‐Large Julie Eiselt [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire city

At‐Large Claire Fallon [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire city

At‐Large James Mitchell [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire city

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District 1 Patsy Kinsey [email protected] Central, East and Northeast Charlotte areas

District 2 Al Austin [email protected] NW and North Charlotte areas

District 3 LaWana Mayfield [email protected] West and SW Charlotte areas

District 4 Greg Phipps [email protected] NE Charlotte, UNCC areas

District 5 John Autry [email protected] East Charlotte areas

District 6 Kenny Smith [email protected] South Charlotte/Southpark areas

District 7 Ed Driggs [email protected] South Charlotte/1‐485 areas

Approximate representation areas listed. View map for more specific locations http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2011%20City%20Districts%20Color.pdf








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Mecklenburg County Government


THE COUNTY

County = major unit of local government

Towns/cities are located within a county

County seat = administrative center

There are 100 counties in N.C.

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DEMOGRAPHICSLand Area (square miles):

Mecklenburg County 530Charlotte 287

PopulationMecklenburg County 1 millionCharlotte 800,000Metropolitan Area 2.3 Million

25% of Mecklenburg residents are under 18 years old


COUNTY COMMISSIONGoverning body of Mecklenburg County

• Adopts and sets the annual County budget• Sets the County property tax rate• Sets county government priorities and policies

Elected for 2-year terms• 3 At-Large members elected by countywide vote and 6 District

members elected by voters in districts

Hires the county manager• Non-elected professional who oversees the daily operations of

the county

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District 1Jim Puckett

District 5Matthew Ridenhour

Vice ChairDistrict 4Dumont Clarke

District 3George Dunlap

District 2Vilma Leake

At-LargeKim Ratliff

At-LargePat Cotham.

Chair, At-LargeTrevor Fuller

District 6Bill James

2015-17 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

At-LargeElla Scarborough


COUNTY MANAGERThe Board of County Commissioners sets policy for the County. The County Manager executes policy decisions set by the County Commissioners and leads the County organization by overseeing the administration of County departments. The County Manager advises the Board on operational and financial matters, services and other issues, and submits an annual operating and capital budget for the Board’s consideration.

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COUNTY SERVICESCommunity health and safety

• Health, social services, courts, jails

Education and economic development• CMS and CPCC funding, job training, libraries

Growth and environment• Parks, greenways, historic preservation

County government operations• Property, county taxes, budgeting, elections,

communications to citizens and businesses


COUNTY BUDGETFY 2016 Budget = $1,571,842,776

Sources of funds (“Revenue”)– Other governments, taxes, fees, other funds

• Property tax: 81.57 cents for $100 of property• Raise tax 1 penny = Adds approx $10 million

Where funds go (“Expenditures”)– 38% CMS Operating, Debt Service, Construction– 16% Health and Safety– 14% County Operations, 9% Debt Service, PayGo– 10% Social, Education, Economic (Libraries, Jobs, Social

Services, Other Education services)– 10% Sustainable Community (Growth, Parks, Environment)– 3% CPCC Operating and Debt Service

Source: Mecklenburg County FY13-14 Tax Brochure

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BUDGET PRIORITIESDifferent kinds of services in the budget– Mandated

– Defined by law (NC or federal law, or interest payments) – Means this service must be provided and at a specific level

– Discretionary– Service does not have to be provided, but is done so as a

service to the community

– Some are both mandated and discretionary– Service must be provided; level can fluctuate

Examples• Mandatory: build and maintain schools and jails• Discretionary: build and operate libraries and parks


GET INVOLVEDWebsite: www.mecklenburgcountync.gov

Social media: county news and leaders• Twitter: #meckbocc, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council/GenerationNationwww.generationnation.org

County Commission Meetings– First and third Tuesday, 6PM at Government Center

– Who can attend? Anyone! Want to sign up to speak? http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/BOCC/RegisterToSpeak.htm

– Watch on GovTV (16) or online http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/BOCC/Meetings/View.htm


Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)

#meckbocc Trevor Fuller

Chair At Large

[email protected]

At‐Large=represents entire county

Pat Cotham At‐Large [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire county

Ella Scarborough At‐Large [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire county

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District 1 Jim Puckett [email protected] North Mecklenburg areas including Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, University City and Mt Island

District 2 Vilma Leake [email protected] West and SW Charlotte and Mecklenburg

District 3 George Dunlap [email protected] North, Northeast and downtown Charlotte

Vice Chair District 4 Dumont Clarke [email protected] East Charlotte Vice‐Chair=leads BOCC if Chair is away

District 5 Matthew Ridenhour [email protected] South Charlotte (north of highway 51) including Southpark area

District 6 Bill James [email protected] South Charlotte/Mecklenburg (south of highway 51) including Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Ballantyne

Approximate representation areas listed. View map for more specific locations

http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2012CountyCommission.pdf







http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2012CountyCommission.pdf

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsBoard of Education


K-12 EDUCATION 25% of Mecklenburg population is under 18

• If 1 million live here, approx. 250,000 children & youth

Over 250 K-12 schools in community• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools• Charter schools• Independent schools• Religious schools • …Plus home schools

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NC school attendance is required for ages 7-16Public schools are established by the NC ConstitutionOversight– North Carolina General Assembly legislation – NC Board of Education (appointed, not elected, body)– Department of Public Instruction

• Implements state’s public education laws and BOE policies and procedures governing K-12 education

– Statewide curriculum– Teacher evaluation criteria and salary levels– Calendar start/end dates, required days per year, etc.

NC PUBLIC EDUCATION


CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS

Public school district for Mecklenburg CountyOne of the largest school districts in the US

• 148,000 students, 165+ schools• 18,000 employees – over half are teachers

Fast Facts http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/mediaroom/aboutus/Pages/FastFacts.aspx

Superintendent Ann Clark is CEO of CMS

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District 5

Eric Davis

At-Large

ErickaEllis-Stewart

Elyse DashewVice-Chair

Mary McCray

Chair

District 1

Rhonda Lennon

District 2Thelma Byers-Bailey

District 3

Ruby Jones

District 4

Tom Tate

District 6

Paul Bailey

CMS BOARD OF EDUCATION


Hire/fire superintendentEstablish school district policy

• Policy list: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Pages/BoardPolicies.aspx

Determine budgets• Annual operating and capital (construction)

Approve student assignment boundariesOversee the management of the school district’s major systems

• Includes budget, curriculum, personnel

SCHOOL BOARD ROLE

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SCHOOL BOARD9 members on the school board

• 3 elected at-large, 6 elected by district

Role• Hire/oversee Superintendent• Establish school district policy• Approve budget + student assignment plans• Oversee management of major district systems

– Finance, personnel, curriculum, etc.


School board thinks about entire district and the future

School Board = Goal/PolicyExample: All schools must be racially

and economically diverse in order to increase student performance across the district

Superintendent = StrategyExample: Revise student assignment plan for all

schools and neighborhoods

Principal = TacticsExample: Hire 12 new teachers/staff for

students now assigned to our school, includingESL Math, AP Chem, and 2 guidance counselors

School Bus Manager = TacticsExample: Create new bus routes and bus stops for

students attending different schools

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Oversees daily CMS operationsKeeps school board and public informed about CMSImplements policies established by school boardAnalyzes, prepares, recommends info for school board approval– School calendars– Budgets– Appointment of principals and top staff

Ann Clark

[email protected]

SUPERINTENDENT


State58%

General Revenue(NC taxes, fines, etc.)Lottery Proceeds

Meck. County30%

Property TaxesOther sources

Federal & other funds

12%Grants, aid programs,School lunches, afterschool

Annual Budget = Over $1 Billion in operating funds

Remember, city and county governments are not the same. The City of Charlotte has NO responsibility to fund CMS!

BUDGET

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HOW IS EACH $1 USED?80 cents - People

• Salaries and benefits– Teachers, principals, bus drivers,

custodians, others

20 cents – Things• Purchased services

– Electricity, water, consultants, professional services

• Supplies and materials – Textbooks, paper, software, school bus

tires, fuel• Furniture, equipment, charter schools

– Equipment, furniture, computer hardware, payments to charter schools

People80%

Things20%

*Approximate breakdown


CMS School Boardwww.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Pages/default.aspx

NC Board of Educationwww.ncpublicschools.org/state_board

U.S. Department of Educationwww.ed.gov

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth CouncilStudent advisory councilwww.GenerationNation.org

GET INVOLVED

Charlotte‐Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education (School Board)

#cmsbd Mary McCray Chair At‐Large [email protected] At‐Large=represents entire county

Elyse Dashew Vice‐Chair At Large

[email protected] At‐Large=represents entire county Vice‐Chair=leads if Chair’s away

Ericka Ellis‐Stewart At‐Large ericka.ellis‐[email protected] At‐Large=represents entire county

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District 1 Rhonda Lennon [email protected] North Mecklenburg including Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Univ. City, Mt Island

District 2 Thelma Byers‐Bailey [email protected] West and SW Charlotte and Mecklenburg

District 3 Ruby Jones [email protected] North, Northeast and downtown Charlotte

District 4 Tom Tate [email protected] East Charlotte

District 5 Eric Davis [email protected] South Charlotte (north of highway 51) including Southpark area

District 6 Paul Bailey [email protected] South Charlotte/Mecklenburg (south of highway 51) including Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Ballantyne

Approximate representation areas listed. View list of schools by school board district (click on district #1-6) http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Pages/District1.aspx

View election district map: http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2013SchoolBoard.pdf







http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Pages/District1.aspx

http://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/BOE/candidate/Documents/2013SchoolBoard.pdf

Mecklenburg Towns

Cornelius The Cornelius Town Board meets each month on the first and third Monday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall. www.cornelius.org/index.aspx?NID=27 www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Cornelius.pdf

Davidson The Davidson Town Board meets each month on the second and fourth Tuesday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall. www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?nid=75www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Davidson.pdf

Huntersville The Huntersville Town Board meets each month on the first and third Monday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall http://www.huntersville.org/TownGovernment/ElectedOfficials.aspx www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Huntersville.pdf

Matthews The Matthews Town Board meets each month on the second and fourth Monday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall. www.matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownBoard.aspx www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Matthews.pdf

Mint Hill The Mint Hill Town Board meets each month on the second and fourth Thursday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall. www.minthill.com/index.aspx?nid=54 www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Mint%20Hill.pdf

Pineville The Pineville Town Council meets each month on the second Tuesday in the evening. Meetings are at Town Hall. www.townofpineville.com/town‐government/ www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Pineville.pdf

Visit www.GenerationNation.org for curriculum, activities and more ways to put civics and leadership into action!


http://www.cornelius.org/index.aspx?NID=27

http://www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Cornelius.pdf

http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?nid=75

http://www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Davidson.pdf

http://www.huntersville.org/TownGovernment/ElectedOfficials.aspx

http://www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Huntersville.pdf

http://www.matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownBoard.aspx

http://www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Matthews.pdf

http://www.minthill.com/index.aspx?nid=54

http://www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Mint%20Hill.pdf

http://www.townofpineville.com/town-government/

http://www.generationnation.org/documents/YouthCivics_Pineville.pdf


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Town of Cornelius



The TownMunicipality = city, town, village




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CorneliusIncorporated in 1905– Economy: Mills and farms– Impacted by closing of mills, creation of Lake

Norman, building of I-77 and growth of Charlotte

Population– 25,000 citizens todayArea– 15 square miles


GovernmentTown Board– Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners– Nonpartisan election every 2 years

Council-Manager Government– Elected Town Board sets policies– Professional Town Manager administers policies and

manages town governmentCode of Ordinances (local laws/rules)

http://www.cornelius.org/index.aspx?NID=176

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Town servicesPlanning

• Zoning, planning and land usePublic Works

• Sidewalks, streets, garbage, recycling, stormwaterParks & Recreation and Cultural Services

• Parks, athletics, arts programs, festivalsPublic Safety

• Police, Animal Control• EMS/Fire

Town Government• Operations, Finance


Who runs the town?The Mayor and Town Board

Elected, nonpartisan

• Mayor and Town Board

• Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy,

establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances

Town Manager

Anthony Roberts

• Hired by Town Board

• Responsible for daily

operations of the town

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Town Board Meetings Town Board Meetings– 1st and 3rd Monday each month

• 7PM at Town Hall

– Who can attend? Anyone

Website: www.cornelius.orgFollow town government – Meeting agendas and minutes

http://corneliuspublic.novusagenda.com/– News http://www.cornelius.org/CivicAlerts.aspx

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Town of Davidson







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DavidsonSettled in mid-1800s– Davidson College and farmsIncorporated in 1879– Town name: Davidson College– Changed to Davidson in 1891Population– Over 9,000 citizens todayArea– 5 square miles


GovernmentTown Council– Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners– Nonpartisan election every 2 years

Council-Manager Government– Elected Mayor and Town Board set policies– Professional Town Manager administers policies and

manages town government– Codes and ordinances (local laws/rules)

http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?nid=478

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Elected, nonpartisan• Mayor and Town Board• Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy, establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances

Town Manager

Jamie Justice• Hired by Mayor and Town

Board



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Town Board Meetings Town Board Meetings– 2nd Tuesday of each month

• 6PM at Town Hall


Website: www.ci.davidson.nc.usFollow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news– http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?NID=73

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Town of Huntersville







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HuntersvilleSettled in 1700sIncorporated in 1873– Cotton, farms, trains, commercePopulation– Over 40,000 citizens todayArea– 31 square miles



Council-Manager Government– Elected Mayor and Town Board set policies– Professional Town Manager administers policies and

manages town government– Code of Ordinances (local laws/rules)

http://www.huntersville.org/TownGovernment/CodeofOrdinances.aspx

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Elected, nonpartisan• Mayor and Town Board• Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy, establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances

Town Manager

Greg Ferguson

• Hired by Mayor and Town

Board



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Town Board Meetings Town Board Meetings– 1st and 3rd Monday of each month

• 6:30PM at Town Hall


Website: www.huntersville.orgFollow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news– http://www.huntersville.org/TownGovernment/AgendaMinutes.aspx

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Town of Matthews







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MatthewsResidents and businesses settle in 1800sTown incorporates in 1879Population– 191 citizens in 1880– 30,000 citizens todayArea– 13 square miles



Council-Manager Government– Elected Town Council sets policies– Professional Town Manager administers policies and

manages town government

Town Ordinances (local laws/rules)– http://matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownOrdinances.aspx

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Who runs the town?The Mayor and Town Council


• Mayor and Town Council



Town Manager

Hazen Blodgett

• Hired by Town Council



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Town Council Meetings Town Council Meetings– 2nd and 4th Monday each month, 7PM at Town Hall– Who can attend? Anyone– At each meeting, you can speak for up to 4 minutes on a

topic. Sign up in the lobby before the meeting.

Website: www.matthewsnc.govFollow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news– www.matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownBoard.aspx– select Agendas and Minutes

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Town of Mint Hill







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Mint HillResidents and businesses settle in 1700sTown incorporates in 1971Population– 3,000 citizens in 1971– 22,000 citizens todayArea– 25 square miles



Council-Manager Government– Elected Town Council sets policies– Professional Town Manager administers policies and

manages town governmentCodes and Ordinances (local laws/rules)

– www.municode.com/library/nc/mint_hill/codes/code_of_ordinances

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• Sidewalks, streets, garbage, recycling, stormwaterParks & Recreation







• Mayor and Town Board



Town Manager

Brian Welch




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Town Council Meetings Town Council Meetings– 2nd and 4th Thursday each month– 7PM at Town Hall– Who can attend? Anyone

Website: www.minthill.comFollow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news– www.minthill.com/agendas_minutes.php

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Town of Pineville







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PinevilleSettled in 1700s– President James K. Polk born in 1795Town incorporates in 1873Population– 585 citizens in 1900– 7,500 citizens todayArea– 3.5 square miles


GovernmentTown Government– Mayor and Town Council– Nonpartisan election every 2 years

Council-Manager Government– Elected Town Council sets policies– Professional Town Administrator manages town

governmentTown Ordinances (local laws/rules)

– http://townofpineville.com/town-ordinances/

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Who runs the town?The Mayor and Town Council


• Mayor and Town Council



Town Manager

Haynes Brigman




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Town Council Meetings Town Council Meetings– 2nd Tuesday each month, 6:30PM– Pineville Hut Meeting Facility, Johnston Road– Who can attend? Anyone

Website: www.townofpineville.comFollow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news– http://townofpineville.com/category/agendas-and-

minutes/

Talking with Adult Leaders

Let leaders and decision makers know what you think about an issue, policy or decision that is important to you. Ways to do this include:

• Sending an email or talking to them on the phone • Connecting on social media • Meeting with public officials and policy makers • Speaking at a public hearing • Inviting public officials and decision makers to your school or organization

Things to keep in mind

• Know your target – do your homework to find out which level of government, which department, which policy or decision maker you need to talk with

• Remember that you provide a valuable perspective that leaders need to hear

• Listen – to everyone in the room, especially people you disagree with

• Be open‐minded, respectful and polite – treat people as potential allies, not enemies

• Build relationships – don’t only communicate to complain.

• Think critically – connect what you hear with what you know

• Think like a leader – how does this issue impact others? The future? What can I do to make things better for the most people?

• Look for facts and figures – passion helps, but facts win and change opinions

• Identify the intent – don’t like a policy? try to see where the official was going with the idea

Communicating

• Mention that you are a student – you can use this to your advantage

• Ask questions and/or state your opinion

• Get your facts straight

• Make your comments short and to the point…focus on what’s important first

• Offer suggestions and solutions

• Ask for specific action

• Relate to your personal experience

• Use your own words

• Don’t waste time on the obvious

• Ask if you can help be a part of the solution

• If you are speaking, be confident and clear…and smile

• If you are writing, spell and punctuate correctly


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