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National Opioid Settlement Updates
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Three-Part Webinar Series Focuses on MAT in Jails: Legal, Medical, Security, and Community Considerations
In response to the recent U.S. Department of Justice guidance document, “ADA and the Opioid Crisis: Combating Discrimination Against People in Treatment and Recovery,” the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Mountain Area Health Education Center, and Buncombe County Sheriff's Office are hosting a webinar series to address questions about providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in jails.
During this three-part series, participants will hear from U.S. DOJ Attorneys based in NC as well as medical and facility experts as they describe the legal, medical and operational basics of providing MAT in NC facilities.
This webinar series is intended for jail administrators, facility medical administrators, county leadership officials, county attorneys, local health directors, and other professionals who are interested in learning more about providing care for individuals with opioid use disorder who are incarcerated in North Carolina.
Sessions will be held from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on:
- Aug. 17, covering Risk Aversion: Facility-Based MAT;
- Aug. 24, covering Medical Basics: Working with Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs); and
- Aug. 31, covering Operational Basics: Facility Implementation.
Click here for more information, and click here to register.
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NC DOJ Releases MOA Reporting Requirements Memo
The NC Department of Justice has released a new memo that reviews the reporting requirements under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on opioid settlement funds, clarifies the deadlines for the various reports, and provides instruction on how to submit the required information to the Community Opioid Resources Engine for North Carolina (CORE-NC).
Click here to access a resource center hub that includes up-to-date documents including the reporting requirements memo, an FAQ about the NC MOA, and an FAQ about Option A strategies.
If you’ve read the memorandum and related materials, and have additional questions about reporting requirements, email opioidsettlement@ncdoj.gov (for legal questions about what the MOA requires) or opioidsettlement@unc.edu (for logistical questions about submitting the information to CORE-NC).
Click here to access the on-demand "Strategies to Address the Opioid Epidemic" webinar series.
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Matching Funds Available for Naloxone and Syringe Services Programs
Vital Strategies is providing funding and technical assistance to North Carolina overdose prevention initiatives over the next five years, and seeks to collaborate with counties where community-based naloxone distribution and/or syringe service programs (Option A strategies 7 and 9) already exist or where program establishment may reduce fatal overdoses.
Vital Strategies will provide matching funds ranging from $10,000 to $70,000 for counties interested in investing opioid settlement dollars into these evidence-based programs for up to three years. Email Kat Humphries (khumphries@vitalstrategies.org) for more information.
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North Carolina Cybersecurity Awareness Symposium Coming October 4-5
Join the NC Department of Information Technology October 4-5 for the annual North Carolina Cybersecurity Awareness Symposium. This two-day virtual event features cyber leaders and subject matter experts in the private, public and academic sectors on various cyber-related topics. For more information and updates on the symposium, click here.
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Sales Tax Update — July 2022
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ARPA Resource Roundup
The NCACC has launched an email publication to assist counties in accessing the most up-to-date and relevant information surrounding American Rescue Plan Act funds. To view the most recent edition, click here and to subscribe to this newsletter, click here.
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CountyQuarterly Spring 2022 Edition — In This Issue
Research Pulse: Growing Pains
County Population Increases Reflected in Budget Priorities
Click here to read the article.
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Local Elected Leaders Academy Programs
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August 18 – Top 10 Primer on Tools for a Successful Strategic Plan
Change is inevitable across the state and your choice as elected officials is whether to get ahead of it and shape the shift or let it happen as it will. Strategic planning can capture your big ideas for change and transform them into strategic approaches and specific actions. This quick-moving interactive free virtual workshop is ideal for elected officials and managers considering embarking on a strategic planning process.
August 24 – Tools for Persuasive Speaking
In this workshop, you will learn tips and tools to help you convince others to follow where you lead. You will learn how to match your message to your audience and craft persuasive arguments that support your views. The class includes small group practice sessions with communications coaches to help you evaluate and refine your presentation skills.
August 26 – Affordable Housing Seminar: Tools, Strategies, and Case Studies for Local Government Leadership
This interactive in-person seminar is designed for elected and appointed officials from county, municipal and tribal governments who are setting strategic direction around affordable housing. The seminar will focus on local government support and public-private partnerships for workforce residential housing.
Apply by October 15 - Leading the Way to Board Excellence
Leading the Way to Board Excellence is designed to help you better understand yourself as a leader and to provide you with the skills and tools to work effectively with others towards a common goal. This unique four-part course is open to local elected officials, including county commissioners, municipal elected officials, school board members and members of American Indian tribal councils.
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NOTE: When registering for LELA programming, use the code NCACC-SOG-LELA to receive the 20 percent county commissioner discount.
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Alexander County
ISP Yadtel/Zirrus has been awarded a $1M GREAT grant (Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology) to provide broadband service to 305 homes and businesses in Alexander County. Click here to read the county’s media release.
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Buncombe County
Buncombe County’s Communications and Public Engagement team has been recognized with two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. Click here to read the county news release.
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Rockingham County
Rockingham County’s Tax Administrator, Mark McClintock, retired June 30, 2022, after his 25 years of service to the community. Click here to read the county’s media release.
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Wilson County
Wilson County’s Manager, Denise Stinagle, announced her retirement last week after leading Wilson County government operations for nearly a decade. Click here to read the county news release.
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NCACC is seeking information on new county programs and announcements to share. Please email communications@ncacc.org with your county’s news and to be included in the NCACC Weekly Update.
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Classifieds & Additional Items
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Featured Classifieds
All classified ads are available at this link.
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Golden LEAF Foundation SITE Program
Golden LEAF recognizes that rural and economically distressed communities must have sites available for development to attract new businesses and create opportunities for existing businesses to expand. To address this need, Golden LEAF created a new SITE Program.
Golden LEAF will hold a webinar on Monday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. To register for this webinar, click here. Questions about the program from potential applicants can be directed to SITE@GoldenLEAF.org.
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