Produced in cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services 12 pages. Written for county residents who are considering an appointment to the county social services board as well as for the state and local government officials who make the appointments, this twelve-page pamphlet is designed to help prospective members decide whether to seek or accept an appointment to the social services board and, if appointed, to give new members a basic overview of their role and responsibilities. Prospective social services board members may obtain this book, free of charge, through county social services departments and the state Social Services Commission. It may also be downloaded and reprinted from the Institute of Government's Web site in PDF format. Social Services Law Bulletins Edited by Janet Mason Published since 1980, each bulletin discusses a current topic of concern to North Carolina social services directors, board members, and attorneys.
Issues summarize legislative actions and analyze recent court cases.