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NC Gen Stat § 116D-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 1 - General Provisions.|§ 116D-4 - Minority and historically underutilized business participation.

 116D-4.  Minority and historically underutilized business participation.(a) Minority Business Participation. - The goals set by G.S. 143-128 for participation in projects by minority businesses apply to projects funded by the proceeds of bonds or notes issued under this section. The following State agencies shall monitor compliance with this requirement and shall report to the General Assembly by January 1 of each year on the participation by minority businesses in these projects. The State Construction Office, Department of Administration, shall monitor compliance with regard to projects funded by the proceeds of university improvement general obligation bonds and notes and special obligation bonds and notes; the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall provide the State Construction Office any information required by the State Construction Office to monitor compliance. The Community Colleges System Office shall monitor compliance with regard to projects funded by the proceeds of community college general obligation bonds and notes.(b) Participation in Providing Professional Services. - The Department of State Treasurer shall provide contracting opportunities for historically underutilized businesses in providing professional services in connection with the issuance of bonds and notes authorized by this section. As used in this subsection, the term "historically underutilized business" means a business described in G.S. 143-48. The Department of State Treasurer shall strive to increase the amount of legal, financial, and other professional services acquired by it from historically underutilized businesses. With the assistance of the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses in the Department of Administration, the Department of State Treasurer shall set objectives for contracting with these businesses, identify and eliminate barriers or constraints that may restrict these businesses from contracting with the Department, and develop a plan for meeting its objectives. The Department of State Treasurer shall report quarterly to the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses on its progress in carrying out the requirements of this subsection.(2000-3, s. 7(a), (b); 2001-487, s. 26.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 2 - General Obligation Bonds for Financing Capital Facilities for The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-6 - Short title.

 116D-6. Short title.This Article may be cited as the University Improvement General Obligation Bonds Finance Act. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 2 - General Obligation Bonds for Financing Capital Facilities for The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-7 - Definitions.

 116D-7. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) Bonds. - Bonds authorized to be issued under this Article, including refunding bonds.(2) Notes. - Notes issued under this Article.(3) University improvement general obligation bonds. - Bonds authorized to be issued under this Article, including refunding bonds. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 2 - General Obligation Bonds for Financing Capital Facilities for The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-8 - Authorization of bonds and notes.

 116D-8. Authorization of bonds and notes.Subject to a favorable vote of a majority of the qualified voters of the State who vote on the question of issuing university improvement general obligation bonds in the election held as provided by law, the State Treasurer may, by and with the consent of the Council of State, issue and sell, at one time or from time to time, university improvement general obligation bonds of the State to be designated "State of North Carolina University Improvement General Obligation Bonds", with any additional designations as may be determined to indicate the issuance of bonds from time to time, or notes of the State. Except as otherwise provided by this Article, the aggregate amount of bonds and notes issued pursuant to this Article shall not exceed two billion five hundred million dollars ($2,500,000,000). The bonds and notes shall be issued in the following years up to the following amounts: Fiscal Year Aggregate Amount2000-2001 $ 201,600,0002001-2002 241,900,0002002-2003 483,900,0002003-2004 483,900,0002004-2005 564,500,0002005-2006 524,200,000If less than the aggregate amount of bonds or notes authorized to be issued in a fiscal year is issued in that fiscal year, the balance for that fiscal year may be issued in any subsequent fiscal year. Refunding bonds and notes issued pursuant to G.S. 116D-11(f) shall not be included in the limitation on the aggregate amount of bonds and notes that may be issued pursuant to this Article.The proceeds of bonds or notes issued under this Article shall be applied to finance the cost of improvement, construction, and acquisition of capital facilities for the University or to refund any outstanding bonds or notes issued under this Article. The capital facilities to be improved, constructed, or acquired with the proceeds of bonds or notes shall be determined as provided in G.S. 116D-9. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 2 - General Obligation Bonds for Financing Capital Facilities for The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-9 - Designation of capital facilities and preconditions to bond issuance.

 116D-9. Designation of capital facilities and preconditions to bond issuance.The capital facilities to be financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of university improvement general obligation bonds shall be set forth in legislation enacted from time to time by the General Assembly. This legislation shall also provide for voter approval of the bonds to finance the capital facilities and shall become effective only upon approval by the voters. The proceeds of university improvement general obligation bonds shall not be expended to pay the costs of any capital facilities other than those set forth in that legislation. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 2 - General Obligation Bonds for Financing Capital Facilities for The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-10 - Faith and credit.

 116D-10. Faith and credit.The faith and credit and taxing power of the State are hereby pledged for the payment of the principal of and the interest on bonds and notes. The State retains the right to amend any provision of this Article to the extent it does not impair any contractual right of a bond owner. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-12 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 2 - General Obligation Bonds for Financing Capital Facilities for The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-12 - Variable rate demand bonds and notes.

 116D-12. Variable rate demand bonds and notes.(a) In fixing the details of bonds and notes, the State Treasurer may provide that the bonds and notes may:(1) Be made payable from time to time on demand or tender for purchase by the owner, if a credit facility supports the bonds or notes, unless the State Treasurer specifically determines that a credit facility is not required upon a finding and determination by the State Treasurer that the absence of a credit facility will not materially and adversely affect the financial position of the State and the marketing of the bonds or notes at a reasonable interest cost to the State.(2) Be additionally supported by a credit facility.(3) Be made subject to redemption or a mandatory tender for purchase prior to maturity.(4) Bear interest at rates that may vary from any periods of time, as may be provided in the proceedings providing for the issuance of the bonds or notes, including, without limitation, any variations as may be permitted pursuant to a par formula.(5) Be made the subject of a remarketing agreement whereby an attempt is made to remarket bonds or notes to new purchasers prior to their presentment for payment to the provider of the credit facility or to the State.(b) If the aggregate principal amount payable by the State under a credit facility is in excess of the aggregate principal amount of bonds or notes secured by the credit facility, whether as a result of the inclusion in the credit facility of a provision for the payment of interest for a limited period of time or the payment of a redemption premium, or for any other reason, then the amount of authorized but unissued bonds or notes during the term of the credit facility shall not be less than the amount of the excess, unless the payment of the excess is otherwise provided for by agreement of the State executed by the State Treasurer. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 2 - General Obligation Bonds for Financing Capital Facilities for The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-13 - Other agreements.

 116D-13. Other agreements.The State Treasurer may authorize, execute, obtain, or otherwise provide for bond insurance, investment contracts, credit and liquidity facilities, interest rate swap agreements and other derivative products, and any other related instruments and matters the State Treasurer determines are desirable in connection with the issuance of bonds or notes. The State Treasurer is authorized to employ and designate any financial consultants, underwriters, and bond attorneys to be associated with any bond issue under this Article as the State Treasurer considers necessary. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 3 - Special Obligation Bonds for Improvements to the Facilities of The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-21 - Purpose.

 116D-21. Purpose.The purpose of this Article is to authorize the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina to issue special obligation bonds, payable from obligated resources, but with no pledge of taxes or the faith and credit of the State or any agency or political subdivision of the State, to pay the cost, in whole or in part, of improvements to the facilities of the University. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 3 - Special Obligation Bonds for Improvements to the Facilities of The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-23 - Credit and taxing power of State not pledged; statement on face of bonds.

 116D-23. Credit and taxing power of State not pledged; statement on face of bonds.Special obligation bonds issued under this Article shall not constitute a debt or liability of the State or any political subdivision of the State or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State or of any political subdivision of the State. Special obligation bonds shall be secured solely by the obligated resources pledged to their payment. All of the special obligation bonds shall contain on their face a statement to the effect that neither the State nor the Board of Governors is obligated to pay the bonds or the interest on the bonds except from the obligated resources pledged for payment and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State or of any political subdivision or instrumentality of the State is pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds. The issuance of special obligation bonds under this Article does not directly or indirectly or contingently obligate the State or any political subdivision of the State to levy or to pledge any taxes for the bonds. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-24 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 3 - Special Obligation Bonds for Improvements to the Facilities of The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-24 - General powers of Board of Governors.

 116D-24. General powers of Board of Governors.The Board of Governors is authorized, subject to the requirements of this Article, to do all of the following:(1) Determine the location and character of any special obligation bond project, to acquire, construct, and provide the project, and to maintain, repair, and operate and enter into contracts for the management, lease, use, or operation of all or any portion of any special obligation bond project and any existing facilities.(2) Issue special obligation bonds to pay all or any part of the cost of a special obligation bond project, and to fund or refund any bonds previously issued by the Board of Governors to finance facilities designated as a special obligation bond project.(3) Fix and revise from time to time and charge and collect fees, rates, rents, charges, and other income for the use of and for the services furnished by the institution that are designated as obligated resources in connection with a special obligation bond issue.(4) Establish and enforce, and to agree through any resolution or trust agreement authorizing or securing bonds under this Article to make and enforce, rules for the use of and services rendered by the institution of the income or receipts to be obtained from the use or services designated as obligated resources in connection with a special obligation bond issue.(5) Acquire, hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties and to lease all or any part of a special obligation bond project and any existing facilities for any periods of years, not exceeding 40 years, upon any terms and conditions as the Board of Governors determines, subject to the provisions of G.S. 143-341.(6) Employ consulting engineers, attorneys, accountants, construction and financial experts, superintendents, managers, and any other employees and agents as may be necessary in its judgment in connection with a special obligation bond project and existing facilities, and to fix their compensation.(7) Enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this Article.(8) Receive and accept from any federal, State, or other public agency and any private agency, person, or other entity donations, loans, grants, aid, or contributions of any money, property, labor, or other things of value for a special obligation bond project or any other services provided by the institution that is designated as the obligated resource in connection with a special obligation bond issue, and to agree to apply and use them in accordance with the terms and conditions under which they are provided.(9) Do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this Article. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-25 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 3 - Special Obligation Bonds for Improvements to the Facilities of The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-25 - Consultation with the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations.

 116D-25. Consultation with the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations.Whenever this Article requires the approval of the Director of the Budget of an action, the Director of the Budget may consult with the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations before giving approval. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-29 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 3 - Special Obligation Bonds for Improvements to the Facilities of The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-29 - Vesting powers in committee.

 116D-29. Vesting powers in committee.The Board of Governors may authorize its budget and finance committee to sell any special obligation bonds which the Board has, with the approval of the Director of the Budget, authorized to be issued under this Article in any manner and under any limitations or conditions as the Board prescribes and to perform other functions under this Article the Board determines. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-30 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 3 - Special Obligation Bonds for Improvements to the Facilities of The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-30 - Refunding bonds.

 116D-30. Refunding bonds.The Board of Governors may, subject to the approval of the Director of the Budget, issue from time to time refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding any bonds by the Board under this Article or under any Article of Chapter 116 of the General Statutes, including the payment of any redemption premium on them and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of the bonds refunded. The Board of Governors is further authorized, subject to the approval of the Director of the Budget, to issue from time to time refunding bonds for the combined purpose of (i) refunding any bonds issued by the Board under this Article or under any Article of Chapter 116 of the General Statutes, including the payment of any redemption premium on them and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of the bonds, and (ii) paying all or any part of the cost of acquiring or constructing any additional special obligation bond projects.This Article, as applicable, governs the issuance of refunding bonds, their maturities and other details, the rights and remedies of their holders, and the rights, powers, privileges, duties, and obligations of the Board of Governors with respect to them. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-31 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 3 - Special Obligation Bonds for Improvements to the Facilities of The University of North Carolina.|§ 116D-31 - Additional and alternative method.

 116D-31. Additional and alternative method.This Article provides an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized and is supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, including G.S. 116-175 to G.S. 116-185, inclusive and G.S. 116-197 and G.S. 116-198, and is not in derogation of or repealing any powers now existing under any other law, whether general, special, or local. The issuance of special obligation bonds or refunding bonds under this Article, however, need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-41 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 4 - Community Colleges Facilities General Obligation Finance Act.|§ 116D-41 - Short title.

 116D-41. Short title.This Article may be cited as the Community College Facilities General Obligation Finance Act. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-42 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 4 - Community Colleges Facilities General Obligation Finance Act.|§ 116D-42 - Definitions.

 116D-42. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) Bonds. - Bonds authorized to be issued under this Article, including refunding bonds.(2) Community college. - Defined in G.S. 115D-2.(3) Community college general obligation bonds. - Bonds authorized to be issued under this Article, including refunding bonds.(4) Community Colleges System Office. - The North Carolina Community Colleges System Office, created by Article 1 of Chapter 115D of the General Statutes, or if the Community Colleges System Office is abolished or otherwise divested of its functions under this Article, the public body succeeding it in its principal functions, or upon which are conferred by law the rights, powers, and duties given by this Article to the Community Colleges System Office.(5) Notes. - Notes issued under this Article. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-43 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 4 - Community Colleges Facilities General Obligation Finance Act.|§ 116D-43 - Authorization of bonds and notes.

 116D-43. Authorization of bonds and notes.Subject to a favorable vote of a majority of the qualified voters of the State who vote on the question of issuing community college general obligation bonds in the election held as provided by law, and upon the application of the Community Colleges System Office, the State Treasurer may, by and with the consent of the Council of State, issue and sell, at one time or from time to time, community college general obligation bonds of the State to be designated "State of North Carolina Community College General Obligation Bonds", with any additional designations as may be determined to indicate the issuance of bonds from time to time, or notes of the State. Except as otherwise provided by this Article, the aggregate amount of bonds and notes issued pursuant to this Article shall not exceed six hundred million dollars ($600,000,000). The bonds and notes shall be issued in the following years up to the following amounts:  Fiscal Year  Aggregate Amount     2000-2001  $48,400,000     2001-2002  58,100,000     2002-2003  116,100,000     2003-2004  116,100,000     2004-2005  135,500,000     2005-2006  125,800,000    If less than the aggregate amount of bonds or notes authorized to be issued in a fiscal year is issued in that fiscal year, the balance for that fiscal year may be issued in any subsequent fiscal year. Refunding bonds and notes issued pursuant to G.S. 116D-46(f) shall not be included in the limitation on the aggregate amount of bonds and notes that may be issued pursuant to this Article.The proceeds of bonds or notes issued under this Article shall be applied to finance the cost of grants to be made by the State to community colleges to finance the cost of capital facilities for the community college or to refund any outstanding bonds or notes issued under this Article. The capital facilities to be improved, constructed, or acquired with the proceeds of bonds or notes shall be determined as provided in G.S. 116D-44. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-44 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 4 - Community Colleges Facilities General Obligation Finance Act.|§ 116D-44 - Designation of capital facilities and preconditions to bond issuance.

 116D-44. Designation of capital facilities and preconditions to bond issuance.The capital facilities to be financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of community college general obligation bonds shall be described in legislation enacted from time to time by the General Assembly. This legislation shall also provide for voter approval of the bonds to finance the capital facilities and shall become effective only upon approval by the voters. The proceeds of community college general obligation bonds shall not be expended to pay the costs of any capital facilities other than those described in that legislation. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 116D-45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 116D - Higher Education Bonds|Article 4 - Community Colleges Facilities General Obligation Finance Act.|§ 116D-45 - Faith and credit.

 116D-45. Faith and credit.The faith and credit and taxing power of the State are hereby pledged for the payment of the principal of and the interest on bonds and notes. The State retains the right to amend any provision of this Article to the extent it does not impair any contractual right of a bond owner. (2000-3, s. 1.2.)