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NC Gen Stat § 147-48 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-48 - Sale of Laws and Journals.

 147-48. Sale of Laws and Journals.Such Laws and Journals as may be printed in excess of the number directed to be distributed, the Secretary of State may sell at such price as he deems reasonable, not exceeding cost plus ten percent (10%). All proceeds received from sales made pursuant to this section shall be paid into the State treasury. (1941, c. 379, s. 4; 1943, c. 48, s. 4; 1955, c. 978, s. 2; 1967, c. 691, s. 55; 1977, c. 802, s. 50.30.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-49 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-49 - Disposition of damaged and unsaleable publications.

 147-49. Disposition of damaged and unsaleable publications.The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and empowered to dispose of damaged and unsaleable House and Senate Journals and Session Laws of various years at a price to be determined by the Secretary of State. (1939, c. 345; 1967, c. 691, s. 56; 2001-487, s. 93.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-50 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-50 - Publications of State officials and department heads furnished to certain institutions, agencies, etc.

 147-50. Publications of State officials and department heads furnished to certain institutions, agencies, etc.Every State official and every head of a State department, institution or agency issuing any printed report, bulletin, map, or other publication shall, on request, furnish copies of such reports, bulletins, maps or other publications to the following institutions in the number set out below:University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  25 copies;  University of North Carolina at Charlotte  2 copies;  University of North Carolina at Greensboro  2 copies;  North Carolina State University at Raleigh  2 copies;  East Carolina University at Greenville  2 copies;  Duke University  25 copies;  Wake Forest College  2 copies;  Davidson College  2 copies;  North Carolina Supreme Court Library  2 copies;  North Carolina Central University  5 copies;  Western Carolina University  2 copies;  Appalachian State University  2 copies;  University of North Carolina at Wilmington  2 copies;  North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University  2 copies;  Legislative Library  2 copies;  and to governmental officials, agencies and departments and to other educational institutions, in the discretion of the issuing official and subject to the supply available, such number as may be requested: Provided that five sets of all such reports, bulletins and publications heretofore issued, insofar as the same are available and without necessitating reprinting, shall be furnished to the North Carolina Central University. The provisions in this section shall not be interpreted to include any of the appellate division reports or advance sheets distributed by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Except for reports, bulletins, and other publications issued for free distribution, this section shall not apply to the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences. (1941, c. 379, s. 5; 1955, c. 505, s. 7; 1967, cc. 1038, 1065; 1969, c. 608, s. 1; c. 852, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 84; c. 598; c. 731, s. 2; c. 776; 1977, c. 377; 1979, c. 591, s. 1; 1981, c. 435; 1993, c. 561, s. 116(j).)
NC Gen Stat § 147-51 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-51 - Clerks of superior courts responsible for Appellate Division Reports; lending prohibited.

 147-51. Clerks of superior courts responsible for Appellate Division Reports; lending prohibited.From and after March 9, 1927, the clerks of the superior courts of the State of North Carolina are held officially responsible for the volumes of the North Carolina Appellate Division Reports furnished and to be furnished them by the State.The said clerks of the various courts shall not lend or permit to be taken from their custody the said Reports, nor shall any person with or without the permission of the said clerks take them from their possession. (1927, c. 259; 1969, c. 1190, s. 55.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-52 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-52 - Transferred to § 7A-14 by Session Laws 1975, c. 328.

 147-52. Transferred to 7A-14 by Session Laws 1975, c. 328.
NC Gen Stat § 147-53 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-53 - Superseded by Session Laws 1943, c. 716.

 147-53. Superseded by Session Laws 1943, c. 716.
NC Gen Stat § 147-54.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-54.1 - Division of Publications; duties.

 147-54.1. Division of Publications; duties.The Secretary of State is authorized to set up a division to be designated as the Division of Publications and to appoint a director thereof who shall be known as the Director of Publications. This Division shall publish the North Carolina Manual, Directory, Index of Local Legislation and such other publications as may be useful to the members and committees of the General Assembly and other officials of the State and of the various counties and cities. Unless otherwise required by law, the Secretary may publish electronically information permitted or required by this section. The Secretary may sell these publications at such prices as the Secretary deems reasonable; the proceeds of sale shall be paid into the State treasury.The Division shall also perform all such other duties as may be assigned by the Secretary of State. (1915, c. 202, ss. 1, 2; C.S., ss. 6147, 6148; 1939, c. 316; 1971, c. 685, s. 3; 1977, c. 802, s. 50.31; 1999-260, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-54.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-54.4 - Certification of local government property mappers.

 147-54.4. Certification of local government property mappers.(a) Definitions. - The following definitions apply in this section:(1) Department. - The Department of the Secretary of State.(2) Large-scale. - A scale that uses an inch to represent no more than 400 feet.(3) Local government. - A county as defined in G.S. 153A-10 and a city as defined in G.S. 160A-1.(4) Property mapper. - A person who is employed by a local government and is responsible for creating and maintaining large-scale cadastral maps.(b) Certification. - The Department shall establish a certification program for property mappers. The purpose of the program is to protect and enhance the State's investment in local government large-scale cadastral maps. To be certified as a property mapper, an applicant must meet the following minimum requirements and the additional requirements set by the Department:(1) Be at least 18 years old.(2) Hold a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency.(3) Achieve a passing score in courses of instruction approved by the Department covering the following topics:a. The principles and techniques of property mapping.b. The laws of North Carolina governing the listing, appraisal, and assessment of real property for taxation.The Department shall establish requirements for certification as a property mapper that are in addition to these minimum requirements. The additional requirements shall ensure that an applicant who is certified as a property mapper has the minimum skills necessary to create and maintain large-scale cadastral maps. In establishing these additional requirements, the Department may consult with the advisory committee on land records created by G.S. 147-54.3(f), the North Carolina Property Mappers' Association, and other relevant professional groups. The additional requirements may include mapping experience and a passing score on an examination administered by the Department.(c) Renewal. - A certification as a property mapper must be renewed every two years. Attendance of 24 hours of continuing education approved by the Department is a condition of renewal of a certification. The Department shall publish a list of courses acceptable for meeting this continuing education requirement.(d) Application and Fees. - An applicant for certification as a property mapper or renewal of certification as a property mapper must file an application with the Department. The applicant must submit a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) with the application. Fees collected under this section shall be credited to the General Fund.(e) Rules. - The Department may adopt rules to implement this section. Chapter 150B of the General Statutes governs the adoption of rules by the Department. (1993, c. 326, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-54.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-54.5 - Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund; administration; limitations on use of the Fund.

 147-54.5. Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund; administration; limitations on use of the Fund.(a) The Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund created in the Department of the Secretary of State as an expendable trust account to be used by the Secretary of State only for the purposes set forth in this section.(b) The proceeds of the Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund shall be used by the Secretary of State to provide investor protection and education to the general public and to potential securities investors in the State through:(1) The use of the media, including television and radio public service announcements and printed materials; and(2) The sponsorship of educational seminars, whether live, recorded, or through other electronic means.(c) The proceeds of the Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund shall not be used for:(1) Travel expenses of the Secretary of State or staff of the Department of the Secretary of State, unless those expenses are directly related to specific investor protection and education activities performed in accordance with this section.(2) General operating expenses of the Department of the Secretary of State, or to supplement General Fund appropriations to the Department of the Secretary of State for other than investor education and protection activities.(3) Promoting the Secretary of State or the Department of the Secretary of State.(d) Expenditures from the Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund shall be made in compliance with State purchasing and contracting requirements for competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.(e) Revenues derived from consent orders resulting from negotiated settlements of securities investigations by the Secretary of State shall be credited to the Fund. The State Treasurer shall invest the assets of the Fund according to law. Any interest or other investment income earned by the Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund shall remain in the Fund. The balance of the Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund.(f) Beginning January 1, 1997, the Department of the Secretary of State shall report annually to the General Assembly's Fiscal Research Division and to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations on the expenditures from the Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund and on the effectiveness of investor awareness education efforts of the Department of the Secretary of State. (1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 13.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-54.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-54.6 - International relations assistance.

 147-54.6. International relations assistance.(a) The Secretary of State may offer direct and indirect assistance in matters relating to international relations and protocol to other governmental agencies and units of the State of North Carolina. The assistance may be provided upon request of the intended recipient when resources are available for these purposes.(b) The Secretary of State, on behalf of the State, may accept gifts, donations, devises, or other forms of voluntary contributions, apply for grants from public and private sources, and may expend funds received under this subsection for the purpose of promoting international relations and hosting foreign dignitaries and leaders in North Carolina. All funds and gifts received pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to audit by the Office of the State Auditor and all funds shall be expended in conformity with the Executive Budget Act and shall become the property of the State.  (1999-260, s. 3; 2011-284, s. 104.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-54.7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4 - Secretary of State.|§ 147-54.7 - Abrogation of offensive geographical place-names.

 147-54.7. Abrogation of offensive geographical place-names.(a) The General Assembly finds that certain geographical place-names are offensive or insulting to the State's people, history, and heritage. These place-names should be replaced by names that reflect the State's people, history, and heritage without resorting to offensive stereotypes, names, words, or phrases.(b) The Secretary of State, in consultation with the North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council, and pursuant to federal guidelines, shall adopt procedures to effect the change of geographical place-names that are offensive or insulting. The procedures shall include a notification to the governing body of the county where the offensive or insulting place-name is deemed to exist that the Council intends to make application to change the name. The county governing body shall have 90 days in which to respond to the Council, and no action to affect a change in the place-name shall be undertaken by the Council until it has reviewed the county's response, or the expiration of the 90-day period, whichever comes first.(c) The procedures adopted by the Secretary pursuant to this section shall include the consideration of resolutions, if any, passed by the governing body of any county regarding the changing of a geographical place-name within the county. (2003-211, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-54.8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4A - Constitutional Amendments Publication Commission.|§ 147-54.8 - Constitutional Amendments Publication Commission.

 147-54.8. Constitutional Amendments Publication Commission.(a) There is established within the Department of the Secretary of State the Constitutional Amendments Publication Commission (hereinafter "Commission").(b) The Commission shall consist of three members who shall serve ex officio as follows: The Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Legislative Services Officer. (1983, c. 844, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-54.9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4A - Constitutional Amendments Publication Commission.|§ 147-54.9 - Officers; meetings; quorum.

 147-54.9. Officers; meetings; quorum.(a) The Secretary of State shall be the Chairman of the Commission.(b) A quorum shall consist of all three members.(c) The Commission shall meet on the call of the Chairman or any two members. (1983, c. 844, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-54.10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 4A - Constitutional Amendments Publication Commission.|§ 147-54.10 - Powers.

 147-54.10. Powers.(a) At least 75 days before an election in which a proposed amendment to the Constitution, or a revised or new Constitution, is to be voted on, the Commission shall prepare an explanation of the amendment, revision, or new Constitution in simple and commonly used language.(b) The summary prepared by the Commission shall be printed by the Secretary of State, in a quantity determined by the Secretary of State. A copy shall be sent along with a news release to each county board of elections, and a copy shall be available to any registered voter or representative of the print or broadcast media making request to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may make copies available in such additional manner as the Secretary may determine.  (1983, c. 844, s. 1; 2016-109, s. 4(b); 2018-131, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-62 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 5 - Auditor.|§ 147-62 - Recodified as § 143-3.3 by Session Laws 1983, c. 913, s. 49.

 147-62: Recodified as 143-3.3 by Session Laws 1983, c. 913, s. 49.
NC Gen Stat § 147-63 through 147-64 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 5 - Auditor.|§ 147-63 through 147-64 - Recodified as § 143-3.4 by Session Laws 1983, c. 913, ss. 50, 51.

 147-63 through 147-64: Recodified as 143-3.4 by Session Laws 1983, c. 913, ss. 50, 51.
NC Gen Stat § 147-64.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 5A - Auditor.|§ 147-64.1 - Salary of State Auditor.

 147-64.1. Salary of State Auditor.(a) The salary of the State Auditor shall be set by the General Assembly in the Current Operations Appropriations Act.(b) In addition to the salary set by the General Assembly in the Current Operations Appropriations Act, longevity pay shall be paid on the same basis as is provided to employees of the State who are subject to the North Carolina Human Resources Act.  (1983, c. 761, s. 214; c. 913, s. 2; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1034, s. 164; 1987, c. 738, s. 32(b); 2013-382, s. 9.1(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 147-64.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 5A - Auditor.|§ 147-64.2 - Legislative policy and intent.

 147-64.2. Legislative policy and intent.The General Assembly is ultimately responsible for authorizing the expenditure of public moneys, designating the sources from which moneys may be collected, and shaping the administrative structure to perform the work of government throughout the State, and is held finally accountable for how the funds are spent and what is accomplished with them. The legislature should, therefore, provide the basic direction for audits of State agencies as defined in G.S. 147-64.4.In the interest of reducing audit overlap and expense at all levels of government, the General Assembly and the Auditor should promote, to the extent possible, coordinated nonduplicating audits of public programs and activities of all governmental levels throughout the State.It is the intent of this Article that all State agencies, and entities supported, partially or entirely, by public funds be subject to audit and investigation under the policy guidance of the Auditor. These audits and investigations shall be made to assist in furnishing the General Assembly, the Governor, the executive departments and agencies of the State, the governing bodies and executive departments of the political subdivisions of the State, and the public in general with an independent evaluation of public program performance.  (1983, c. 913, s. 2; 2021-112, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-64.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 5A - Auditor.|§ 147-64.3 - Legislative and management control system.

 147-64.3. Legislative and management control system.It is the intent of this Article that the State Auditor shall perform or coordinate all audit functions for State government. As appropriate, all State agencies are encouraged to establish, maintain, and use effective systems of management control. The adequacy of these control systems will be reviewed by the Auditor. The Auditor may, at his discretion, use such reviews to limit his audit activity or to suggest guidelines, make recommendations, and provide assistance where necessary within the resources available. (1983, c. 913, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 147-64.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 147 - State Officers|Article 5A - Auditor.|§ 147-64.4 - Definitions.

 147-64.4. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) Recodified as subdivision (2a) of this section by Session Laws 2021-112, s. 2(a).(2) Accounting system or system of accounting. - The total structure of records and procedures that discover, record, classify, and report information on the financial position and operating results of a State agency or any of its funds, balanced account groups, and organizational components.(2a) Audit. - An independent review or examination of State agency organizations, programs, activities, and functions. The purpose of an audit is to help ensure full accountability and assist State agency officials and employees in carrying out their responsibilities. The elements of an audit are as follows:a. Financial and compliance: to determine whether financial operations are properly conducted, whether the financial reports of a State agency are presented fairly, and whether the State agency has complied with applicable laws.b. Economy and efficiency: to determine whether the State agency is managing or utilizing its resources (such as personnel and property) in an economical and efficient manner and the causes of any inefficiencies or uneconomical practices, including inadequacies in laws, management information systems, administrative policies and procedures, or organizational structures.c. Program results: to determine whether the desired results or benefits are being achieved, whether the objectives established by the General Assembly or another authorizing body are being met, and whether the State agency has considered alternatives that might yield desired results at lower costs.d. An audit may include all three elements or only one or two. It is not intended or desirable that every audit include all three. Economy and efficiency and program result audits should be selected when their use will meet the needs of expected users of audit results.(3) Federal agency. - Any department, agency, or instrumentality of the federal government and any federally owned or controlled corporation.(3a) Investigation. - An independent review or examination of an allegation of an improper governmental activity regarding a State agency organization, program, activity, or function. The purpose of an investigation is to help ensure full accountability and assist State agency officials and employees in carrying out their responsibilities.(4) State agency. - Any department, political subdivision, institution, board, commission, committee, division, bureau, officer, official or any other entity for which the State has oversight responsibility, including but not limited to, any university, mental or specialty hospital, community college, or clerk of court.  (1983, c. 913, s. 2; 1987, c. 564, s. 31; 2021-112, s. 2(a), (b).)