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2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-324.3 - Western North Carolina Public Lands Council meetings.

§ 143B-324.3. Western North Carolina Public Lands Council meetings.
The Western North Carolina Public Lands Council shall meet monthly and may hold special meetings at any time and place within the State at the call of the chair or upon written request of at least a majority of the members. (1973, c. 1262, s. 68; 1977, c. 198, s. 26; 1997-443, s. 15.36(b); 2010-180, s. 7(d).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › §§ 143B-331 through 143B-332: Recodified as §§ 143B-440, 143B-441 by Session Laws 1977, c. 198, s. 26.

§§ 143B-331 through 143B-332: Recodified as §§ 143B-440, 143B-441 by Session Laws 1977, c. 198, s. 26.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › §§ 143B-333: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.130 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(f), effective July 1, 2015.

§ 143B-333: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.130 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(f), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › §§ 143B-334: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.132 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(f), effective July 1, 2015.

§ 143B-334: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.132 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(f), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › §§ 143B-335 through 143B-336.1: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.205 through 143B-135.209 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(i), effective July 1, 2015.

§§ 143B-335 through 143B-336.1: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.205 through 143B-135.209 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(i), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-336 - 143B-335 through 143B-336.1: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.205 through 143B-135.209 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(i), effective July 1, 2015.

§§ 143B-335 through 143B-336.1: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.205 through 143B-135.209 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(i), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-336.1 - 143B-335 through 143B-336.1: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.205 through 143B-135.209 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(i), effective July 1, 2015.

§§ 143B-335 through 143B-336.1: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.205 through 143B-135.209 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(i), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › §§ 143B-337 through 143B-339: Recodified as §§ 143B-478 to 143B-480.

§§ 143B-337 through 143B-339: Recodified as §§ 143B-478 to 143B-480.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › §§ 143B-344.11 through 143B-344.15: Recodified as §§ 143B-438.1 to 143B-438.5 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 202.

§§ 143B-344.11 through 143B-344.15: Recodified as §§ 143B-438.1 to 143B-438.5 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 202.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › §§ 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.

§§ 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.19 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.

§§ 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.20 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.

§§ 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.21 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.

§§ 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.22 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.

§§ 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.23 - 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.

§§ 143B-344.18 through 143B-344.23: Recodified as G.S. 143B-135.215 through 143B-135.229 by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(k), effective July 1, 2015.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.34 - through 143B-344.38Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s14.2, effective July 31, 2013.

§§ 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s. 13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 14.2, effective July 31, 2013.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.35 - 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s14.2, effective July 31, 2013.

§§ 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s. 13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 14.2, effective July 31, 2013.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.36 - 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s14.2, effective July 31, 2013.

§§ 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s. 13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 14.2, effective July 31, 2013.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.37 - 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s14.2, effective July 31, 2013.

§§ 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s. 13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 14.2, effective July 31, 2013.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.38 - 143B-344.34 through Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s14.2, effective July 31, 2013.

§§ 143B-344.34 through 143B-344.38: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2010-31, s. 13.5(e), as amended by Session Laws 2013-360, s. 14.2, effective July 31, 2013.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.42 - Short title.

§ 143B-344.42. Short title.
This Part shall be known as the Energy Loan Fund. (2000-140, s. 76(i); 2001-338, s. 1; 2009-475, s. 13; 2010-96, s. 21; 2013-360, s. 15.22(b).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.43 - Legislative findings and purpose.

§ 143B-344.43. Legislative findings and purpose.
The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the best interest of the citizens of North Carolina to promote and encourage energy efficiency within the State in order to conserve energy, promote economic competitiveness, and expand employment in the State. (2000-140, s. 76(i); 2001-338, s. 1; 2010-96, s. 21; 2013-360, s. 15.22(b).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.46 - Weatherization Assistance Program and Heating/Air Repair and Replacement Program.

§ 143B-344.46. Weatherization Assistance Program and Heating/Air Repair and Replacement Program.
The State Energy Office within the Department may administer the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Families and the Heating/Air Repair and Replacement Program functions. Nothing in this Part shall be construed as obligating the General Assembly to appropriate funds for the Program or as entitling any person to services under the Program. (2003-284, s. 10.3; 2013-360, s. 15.22(h), (i).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.48 - Legislative findings and purpose.

§ 143B-344.48. Legislative findings and purpose.
(a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Maintaining the general health, welfare, and prosperity of the people of this State requires that all citizens receive essential levels of heat and electric service regardless of their economic circumstances.
(2) Serving the State's most vulnerable citizens, its low-income elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users, and households with a high-energy burden, is a priority.
(3) Conserving energy benefits all citizens and the environment.
(4) Ensuring proper payment to public utilities and other entities providing energy services actually rendered is a responsibility of this State.
(5) Declining federal low-income energy assistance funding necessitates a State response to ensure the continuity and further development of energy assistance and related policies and programs in this State.
(6) Current energy assistance policies and programs have benefited North Carolina citizens and should be continued with the modifications provided in this Part.
(b) The General Assembly declares that it is the policy of this State that weatherization, replacement of heating and cooling systems, and other energy-related assistance programs be utilized to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by low-income persons, reduce their total residential expenditures, and improve their health and safety. The State shall utilize all appropriate and available means to fund the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Families and the Heating/Air Repair and Replacement Program under G.S. 143B-344.46, and any other energy-related assistance program for low-income persons while, to the extent possible, identifying and utilizing sources of funding to achieve the objectives of this Part. (2006-206, s. 2; 2009-446, s. 2(a); 2013-360, s. 15.22(j).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.49 - Definitions.

§ 143B-344.49. Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this Part:
(1) Applicant. – A member of the family residing in the dwelling unit, the owner, or designated agent of the owner of a dwelling unit applying for program services.
(2) Department. – The Department of Environmental Quality.
(3) Secretary. – The Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality.
(4) Subgrantee. – An entity managing a weatherization project that receives a federal grant of funds awarded pursuant to 10 C.F.R. § 440 (1 January 2006 edition) from this State or other entity named in the Notification of Grant Award and otherwise referred to as the grantee.
(5) Weatherization. – The modification of homes and home heating and cooling systems to improve heating and cooling efficiency by caulking and weather stripping, as well as insulating ceilings, attics, walls, and floors. (2006-206, s. 2; 2009-446, ss. 2(a), (b); 2013-360, ss. 15.22(j), (k); 2015-241, s. 14.30(mmm).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.50 - The State Energy Office designated agency; powers and duties.

§ 143B-344.50. The State Energy Office designated agency; powers and duties.
(a) The State Energy Office in the Department of Environmental Quality shall administer the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Families established by 42 U.S.C. § 6861, et seq., and 42 U.S.C. § 7101, et seq.; the Heating/Air Repair and Replacement Program established by the Secretary under G.S. 143B-344.46; and any other energy-related assistance program for the benefit of low-income persons in existing housing. The State Energy Office shall exercise the following powers and duties:
(1) Establish standards and criteria to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Part.
(2) Develop policy, criteria, and standards for receiving and processing applications for weatherization assistance.
(3) Make decisions and pursue appeals from decisions to accept or deny applications for weatherization, replacement of heating and cooling systems, and other energy-related assistance programs or otherwise participate in the State plan as a subgrantee or contractor.
(4) Adopt rules, consistent with the laws of this State, that may be required by the federal government for grants-in-aid for the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Families, the Heating/Air Repair and Replacement Program, or other energy-related assistance programs for the benefit of low-income residents in existing housing. This section shall be liberally construed in order that this State and its citizens may benefit from such grants-in-aid.
(5) Establish procedures for the submission of periodic reports by any community action agency or other agency or entity authorized to manage a weatherization project, replacement of heating and cooling systems, or other energy-related assistance project.
(6) Implement criteria for periodic review of weatherization, replacement of heating and cooling systems, or other energy-related programs in existing housing for low-income households.
(7) Solicit, accept, hold, and administer on behalf of this State any grants or devises of money, securities, or property for the benefit of low-income residents in existing housing for use by the Department or other agencies in the administration of this Part.
(8) Create a Policy Advisory Council within the State Energy Office that shall advise the State Energy Office with respect to the development and implementation of a Weatherization Program for Low-Income Families, the Heating/Air Repair and Replacement Program, and any other energy-related assistance program for the benefit of low-income persons in existing housing.
(b) The Secretary shall have final decision-making authority with regard to all functions described in this Part. (2006-206, s. 2; 2009-446, s. 2(a); 2011-284, s. 101; 2013-360, ss. 15.22(j), 15.22(k); 2015-241, s. 14.30(u).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.55 - Energy Policy Council transfer.

§ 143B-344.55. Energy Policy Council – transfer.
The Energy Policy Council, as established by Chapter 113B of the General Statutes and other applicable laws of this State, is hereby transferred to the Department of Environmental Quality by a Type II transfer as defined in G.S. 143A-6. (2013-365, s. 8(m); 2015-241, s. 14.30(u).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.62 - North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission executive director; staff.

§ 143B-344.62. North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission – executive director; staff.
The Commission may, subject to appropriations or other funds that accrue to it, employ an executive director to carry out the day-to-day responsibilities and business of the Commission. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. The executive director, also subject to appropriations or other funds that accrue to the Commission, may hire additional staff and consultants to assist in the discharge of the executive director's responsibilities, as determined by the Commission. (2017-212, s. 4.5(b); 2023-51, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-344.64 - North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission report.

§ 143B-344.64. North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission – report.
On or before December 1, 2019, and at least annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit a report to the chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources and the Fiscal Research Division regarding its activities, initiatives, partnerships, and use of donated and appropriated funds. (2018-5, s. 13A.1(b); 2023-51, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 8 - Department of Transportation. › § 143B-345 - Department of Transportation - creation.

§ 143B-345. Department of Transportation – creation.
There is hereby created and established a department to be known as the "Department of Transportation" with the organization, powers, and duties defined in Article 1 of Chapter 143B, except as modified in this Article. (1975, c. 716, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 8 - Department of Transportation. › § 143B-346 - Department of Transportation - purpose and functions.

§ 143B-346. Department of Transportation – purpose and functions.
The general purpose of the Department of Transportation is to provide for the necessary planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of an integrated statewide transportation system for the economical and safe transportation of people and goods as provided for by law. The Department shall also provide and maintain an accurate register of transportation vehicles as provided by statutes, and the Department shall enforce the laws of this State relating to transportation safety assigned to the Department. The Department of Transportation shall be responsible for all of the transportation functions of the executive branch of the State as provided by law except those functions delegated to the Utilities Commission and the Commissioners of Navigation and Pilotage as provided for by Chapter 76. The major transportation functions include aeronautics, highways, mass transportation, motor vehicles, and transportation safety as provided for by State law. The Department of Transportation shall succeed to all functions vested in the Board of Transportation and the Department of Motor Vehicles on July 1, 1977. (1975, c. 716, s. 1; 1977, c. 464, s. 2; 2011-145, s. 14.6(e).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 8 - Department of Transportation. › § 143B-348 - Department of Transportation head; rules, regulations, etc., of Board of Transportation.

§ 143B-348. Department of Transportation – head; rules, regulations, etc., of Board of Transportation.
(a) The Secretary of Transportation shall be the head of the Department of Transportation. He shall carry out the day-to-day operations of the Department and shall be responsible for carrying out the policies, programs, priorities, and projects approved by the Board of Transportation. He shall be responsible for all other transportation matters assigned to the Department of Transportation, except those reserved to the Board of Transportation by statute. Except as otherwise provided for by statute, the Secretary shall have all the powers and duties as provided for in Article 1 of Chapter 143B including the responsibility for all management functions for the Department of Transportation. The Secretary shall be vested with authority to adopt design criteria, construction specifications, and standards as required for the Department of Transportation to construct and maintain highways, bridges, and ferries. The Secretary or the Secretary's designee shall be vested with authority to promulgate rules and regulations concerning all transportation functions assigned to the Department.
(b) All rules, regulations, ordinances, specifications, standards, and criteria adopted by the Board of Transportation and in effect on July 1, 1977, shall continue in effect until changed by the Board of Transportation or the Secretary of Transportation. The Secretary shall have complete authority to modify any of these matters existing on July 1, 1977, except as specifically restricted by the Board. Whenever any such criteria, rule, regulation, ordinance, specification, or standards are continued in effect under this section and the words "Board of Transportation" are used, the words shall mean the "Department of Transportation" unless the context makes such meaning inapplicable. All actions pending in court by or against the Board of Transportation may continue to be prosecuted in that name without the necessity of formally amending the name to the Department of Transportation.
(c) The Secretary of Transportation shall require that every transportation station, rest area, and welcome center in the State prominently display in a place that is clearly conspicuous and visible to employees and the public a public awareness sign created and provided by the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission that contains the National Human Trafficking Resource hotline information. (1975, c. 716, s. 1; 1977, c. 464, s. 4; 2010-165, s. 11; 2017-57, ss. 17.4(e), (g).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 8 - Department of Transportation. › §§ 143B-354: Recodified as § 143B-451 by Session Laws 1977, c. 198, s. 26.

§ 143B-354: Recodified as § 143B-451 by Session Laws 1977, c. 198, s. 26.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 8 - Department of Transportation. › § 143B-355 - Division of Aeronautics.

§ 143B-355. Division of Aeronautics.
There is hereby created the Division of Aeronautics of the Department of Transportation. The Division of Aeronautics shall carry out the duties assigned to the Department of Transportation by Article 1B of Chapter 113 of the General Statutes. (1975, c. 716, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 8 - Department of Transportation. › § 143B-360 - Powers and duties of Department and Secretary.

§ 143B-360. Powers and duties of Department and Secretary.
The Department of Transportation is hereby empowered to contract on behalf of the State with the government of the United States to the extent allowed by the laws of North Carolina for the purpose of securing the benefits available to this State under the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966. To that end, the Secretary of Transportation shall coordinate, with the Governor's approval, the activities of any and all departments and agencies of the State and its subdivisions relating thereto.
All of the duties and responsibilities of the Governor's Highway Safety Program, established pursuant to this section, are transferred to the Office of the Secretary of Transportation. (1975, c. 716, s. 1; 2001-424, s. 27.11(a).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-366 - Department of Administration - creation.

§ 143B-366. Department of Administration – creation.
There is hereby recreated and reestablished a department to be known as the "Department of Administration," with the organization, powers, and duties defined in the Executive Organization Act of 1973. (1975, c. 879, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-367 - Duties of the Department.

§ 143B-367. Duties of the Department.
It shall be the duty of the Department of Administration to serve as a staff agency to the Governor and to provide for such ancillary services as the other departments of State government might need to insure efficient and effective operations. (1975, c. 879, s. 3.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-368 - Functions of the Department.

§ 143B-368. Functions of the Department.
(a) The functions of the Department of Administration shall comprise, except as otherwise expressly provided by the Executive Organization Act of 1973 or by the Constitution of North Carolina, all functions of the executive branch of the State in relation to interdepartmental administration previously delineated and further including those prescribed powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities enumerated in Article 10 of Chapter 143A of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
(b) Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c. 542, s. 11. (1975, c. 879, s. 4; 1991, c. 134, s. 2, c. 542, s. 11.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-370.1 - Defibrillators in State buildings.

§ 143B-370.1. Defibrillators in State buildings.
(a) Subject to the receipt of public-private funds for this purpose, the Department of Administration shall, in consultation with OEMS, AHA, and a qualified vendor/provider of AEDs and training services, develop and adopt policies and procedures relative to the placement and use of automated external defibrillators in State-owned and State-leased buildings. The Department of Administration shall also require that all State buildings, facilities, and institutions shall develop a Medical Emergency Response Plan that facilitates the following:
(1) Effective and efficient communication throughout the State-owned and State-leased buildings.
(2) Coordinated and practiced response plans.
(3) Training and equipment for first aid and CPR.
(4) Implementation of a lay rescuer AED program.
(b) In addition, for each State building, facility, or institution there shall be developed and periodically updated a maintenance plan that takes the following into account:
(1) Implementation of an appropriate training course in the use of AEDs, including the role of CPR.
(2) Proper maintenance and testing of the devices.
(3) Ensuring coordination with appropriate licensed professionals in the oversight of training of the devices.
(4) Ensuring coordination with local emergency medical systems regarding the placement of AEDs in State buildings, facilities, or institutions where such devices are to be used. (2012-198, s. 3(a), (b).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-373 - North Carolina Capital Planning Commission creation; powers and duties.

§ 143B-373. North Carolina Capital Planning Commission – creation; powers and duties.
(a) There is recreated the North Carolina Capital Planning Commission of the Department of Administration.
(1) The Commission has all of the following powers and duties:
a. Compile and maintain up-to-date building requirements for State governmental agencies in Wake County.
b. Formulate and maintain an up-to-date long-range capital improvement program as required for State central governmental agencies in Wake County.
c. Recommend the acquisition of land as required.
d. Recommend to the Governor the locations for State government buildings, monuments, memorials, and improvements in Wake County, except for buildings occupied by the General Assembly.
e. Recommend to the Governor the name for any new State government building or any building hereafter acquired by the State of North Carolina in Wake County, with the exception of buildings comprising a part of the North Carolina State University, the Dorothea Dix Hospital, the General Assembly, or the Governor Morehead School.
(2), (3) Repealed by Session Laws 2014-115, s. 56.7A, effective August 11, 2014.
(b) Any local government exercising any jurisdiction in Wake County under Chapter 160D of the General Statutes, or under any local act of similar nature, shall provide to the North Carolina Capital Planning Commission a copy of any ordinance adopted or amended under that Chapter or similar local act within 30 days of adoption. No ordinance adopted under G.S. 160D-1201 shall be provided unless it applies to a structure owned by the State.
(c) Any local government exercising any jurisdiction in Wake County under Chapter 160D of the General Statutes, or under any local act of similar nature, shall provide to the North Carolina Capital Planning Commission within seven days of first consideration by the governing body any proposal under that Chapter or local acts that, if adopted, would affect property within Wake County owned by the State.
(d) Repealed by Session Laws 2014-115, s. 56.7A, effective August 11, 2014. (1975, c. 879, s. 10; 1981 (Reg. Sess., 1982), c. 1191, s. 66; 1989, c. 32; 2014-115, s. 56.7A; 2022-62, s. 38.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-374 - North Carolina Capital Planning Commission ¦ members; selection; quorum; compensation.

§ 143B-374. North Carolina Capital Planning Commission – members; selection; quorum; compensation.
(a) The North Carolina Capital Planning Commission of the Department of Administration shall consist of the following ex officio members: the Governor of North Carolina who shall serve as chairman; all members of the Council of State including the Lieutenant Governor (or a person designated by the Lieutenant Governor), who shall serve as vice-chairman; the Speaker (or a person designated by the Speaker), and four members of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and four members of the North Carolina Senate; and a representative of the City of Raleigh to be designated by the City Council of Raleigh to serve a two-year term to expire at the same date city council members' terms expire. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall appoint the four members of the Senate on or before July 1, 1975, for two-year terms to expire at the same date General Assembly members' terms expire. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint the four members of the House on or before July 1, 1975, for two-year terms to expire at the same date General Assembly members' terms expire.
Public officers who are made members of the Commission shall be deemed to serve ex officio.
(b) The members of the Commission shall receive per diem and necessary travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 138-5.
A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
All clerical and other services required by the Commission shall be supplied by the Secretary of Administration.
All minutes, records, plans, and all other documents of public record of the State Capital Planning Commission, the Heritage Square Commission, and the former North Carolina Capital Planning Commission shall be turned over to the Department of Administration.
The Commission shall meet quarterly, and at other times at the call of the chairman. (1975, c. 879, s. 11; 1981, c. 47, s. 3; 1991, c. 739, s. 28.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › §§ 143B-375 through 143B-376: Recodified as §§ 143B-168.1, 143B-168.2 by Session Laws 1985, c. 757, s. 155(f).

§§ 143B-375 through 143B-376: Recodified as §§ 143B-168.1, 143B-168.2 by Session Laws 1985, c. 757, s. 155(f).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › §§ 143B-385: Recodified as G.S. 143B-394.25 by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 32.5(d).

§ 143B-385: Recodified as G.S. 143B-394.25 by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 32.5(d).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › §§ 143B-386: Recodified as G.S. 143B-394.26 by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 32.5(d).

§ 143B-386: Recodified as G.S. 143B-394.26 by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 32.5(d).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › §§ 143B-387: Recodified as G.S. 143B-394.27 by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 32.5(d).

§ 143B-387: Recodified as G.S. 143B-394.27 by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 32.5(d).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › §§ 143B-387.1: Recodified as G.S. 120-32.04 by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 32.5(k).

§ 143B-387.1: Recodified as G.S. 120-32.04 by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 32.5(k).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › §§ 143B-388: Recodified as G.S. 143B-394.28 by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 32.5(d).

§ 143B-388: Recodified as G.S. 143B-394.28 by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 32.5(d).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › §§ 143B-390.1: Recodified as § 143B-289.19 by Session Laws 1995, c. 509, s. 98.

§ 143B-390.1: Recodified as § 143B-289.19 by Session Laws 1995, c. 509, s. 98.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › §§ 143B-390.2 through 143B-390.4: Recodified as §§ 143B-289.20 through 143B-289.22 by Session Laws 1993, c. 321, s. 28.

§§ 143B-390.2 through 143B-390.4: Recodified as §§ 143B-289.20 through 143B-289.22 by Session Laws 1993, c. 321, s. 28.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › §§ 143B-390.15 through 143B-390.16: Recodified as §§ 143B-344.16, 143B-344.17 by Session Laws 1993, c. 321, s. 28(h).

§§ 143B-390.15 through 143B-390.16: Recodified as §§ 143B-344.16, 143B-344.17 by Session Laws 1993, c. 321, s. 28(h).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › §§ 143B-391, 143B-392: Recodified as G.S. 7A-761 by Session Laws 2017-57, s. 31.1(b), effective July 1, 2017.

§§ 143B-391, 143B-392: Recodified as G.S. 7A-761 by Session Laws 2017-57, s. 31.1(b), effective July 1, 2017.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-392 - 143B-391, 143B-392: Recodified as G.S. 7A-761 by Session Laws 2017-57, s. 31.1(b), effective July 1, 2017.

§§ 143B-391, 143B-392: Recodified as G.S. 7A-761 by Session Laws 2017-57, s. 31.1(b), effective July 1, 2017.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-393 - North Carolina Council for Women and Youth Involvement creation; powers and duties.

§ 143B-393. North Carolina Council for Women and Youth Involvement – creation; powers and duties.
(a) There is hereby created the North Carolina Council for Women and Youth Involvement of the Department of Administration. The Council shall perform the following functions and duties:
(1) Advise the Governor, the principal State departments, and the State legislature concerning the education and employment of women in the State of North Carolina.
(1a) Advise the Governor or Secretary of Administration upon any matter relating to the following programs and organizations:
a. North Carolina Internship Council and the North Carolina State Government Internship Program.
b. SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions).
c. State Youth Councils.
(2) Advise the Secretary of Administration upon any matter the Secretary may refer to the Council.
(3) Repealed by Session Laws 2013-30.2(b), effective July 1, 2013.
(4) Administer the Domestic Violence Center Fund, as provided in G.S. 50B-9.
(5) Administer the Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Center Fund, as provided in G.S. 143B-394.21.
(6) Recommend a person to serve as State Coordinator of the office of Coordinator of Services for Victims of Sexual Assault, as provided in G.S. 143B-394.2.
(7) Provide staff support to the Domestic Violence Commission, as provided in G.S. 143B-394.16.
(8) Serve as a member of the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force, as provided in G.S. 7B-1402.
(9) Consult with the Department of Public Safety on a reporting system and database on certain domestic violence-related homicides, as provided in G.S. 143B-903.
(10) Provide staff support for the North Carolina Internship Council and the State Youth Advisory Council, as provided in G.S. 143B-394.32 and G.S. 143B-394.26, respectively.
(b) The programs listed in subdivision (1a) of subsection (a) of this section shall be administered in a nonpartisan manner and shall not disseminate or advocate partisan principles or ideas, promote the candidacy of any person seeking public office or preferment, or use State funds to disseminate or advocate partisan principles or ideas or to promote political candidates or appointees. (1975, c. 879, s. 37; 1979, c. 1016, s. 1; 1991, c. 134, s. 4; 2013-360, s. 30.2(b); 2016-94, s. 32.5(b); 2021-180, s. 20.3.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-394 - North Carolina Council for Women - members; selection; quorum; compensation.

§ 143B-394. North Carolina Council for Women – members; selection; quorum; compensation.
The North Carolina Council for Women of the Department of Administration shall consist of 20 members appointed by the Governor. The initial members of the Council shall be the appointed members of the North Carolina Council for Women, three of whose appointments expire June 30, 1977, and four of whose appointments expire June 30, 1978. Thirteen additional members shall be appointed in 1977, six of whom shall serve terms expiring June 30, 1978, and seven of whom shall serve terms expiring June 30, 1979. At the ends of the respective terms of office of the initial members of the Council and of the 13 members added in 1977, the appointment of their successors shall be for terms of two years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Any appointment to fill a vacancy on the Council created by the resignation, dismissal, death, or disability of a member shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. Members of the Council shall be representative of age, sex, ethnic and geographic backgrounds.
The Governor shall have the power to remove any member of the Council from office in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 143B-16 of the Executive Organization Act of 1973.
The Governor shall designate a member of the Council to serve as chairman at the pleasure of the Governor.
Members of the Council shall receive per diem and necessary travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 138-5.
A majority of the Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
All clerical and other services required by the Council shall be supplied by the Secretary of Administration. (1975, c. 879, s. 38; 1977, c. 818; 1991, c. 134, s. 4.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-394.1 - Office of Coordinator of Services for Victims of Sexual Assault - purpose.

§ 143B-394.1. Office of Coordinator of Services for Victims of Sexual Assault – purpose.
The ultimate goal of this Article is to establish a network of coordinated public and private services for victims of sexual assault, incorporating existing programs as well as aiding in the development of new programs. (1977, c. 997, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-394.2 - Office of Coordinator of Services for Victims of Sexual Assault - office created.

§ 143B-394.2. Office of Coordinator of Services for Victims of Sexual Assault – office created.
(a) The office of Coordinator of Services for Victims of Sexual Assault is hereby created in the Department of Administration. The office shall be under the direction and supervision of a full-time salaried State employee who shall be designated as the State Coordinator. The State Coordinator shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Administration and shall receive a salary commensurate with State government pay schedules for the duties of this office, or such salary to be set by the State Human Resources Commission pursuant to G.S. 126-4. Necessary travel allowance or reimbursement for expenses shall be authorized for the State Coordinator in accordance with G.S. 138-6. Sufficient clerical staff shall be provided under the direction of the Secretary of the Department of Administration.
(b) This State Coordinator shall have administrative experience and the recommendation of the North Carolina Rape Crisis Association and the North Carolina Council for Women. If possible, the State Coordinator shall have public speaking experience, training in rape crisis intervention and education in a related field. (1977, c. 997, s. 1; 1991, c. 134, s. 5; 2013-382, s. 9.1(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-394.3 - Office of Coordinator of Services for Victims of Sexual Assault - duties and responsibilities.

§ 143B-394.3. Office of Coordinator of Services for Victims of Sexual Assault – duties and responsibilities.
The duties of the State Coordinator shall include the following:
(1) To establish an office to facilitate and coordinate all programs and services which deal with the victim of sexual assault;
(2) To research the needs of the State and already existing programs for sexual assault services;
(3) To create a liaison between public services and private services with which victims of sexual assault normally come in contact;
(4) To be an information clearinghouse on all aspects of sexual assault services;
(5) To develop model programs and training techniques to be used to train medical, legal, and psychological personnel (both in the public and private sectors) who deal with the victims of sexual assault, and to aid in implementing these programs to suit the needs of specific communities;
(6) To be available to aid and advise sexual assault services on operational and functional problems; and
(7) To develop and coordinate a public education program for the State of North Carolina on the phenomenon of sexual assault. (1977, c. 997, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 9 - Department of Administration. › § 143B-394.16 - Powers and duties of the Commission; reports.

§ 143B-394.16. Powers and duties of the Commission; reports.
(a) Powers and Duties. – The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) As recommended in the January 15, 1999, final report of the Governor's Task Force on Domestic Violence, to develop and recommend to the General Assembly the "Safe Families Act" and to promote adequate funding to promote victim safety and accountability of perpetrators.
(2) To develop and recommend domestic violence training initiatives for law enforcement and judicial personnel and for all persons who provide treatment and services to domestic violence victims.
(3) To develop training initiatives for and make recommendations and provide information and advice to State agencies in the areas of child protection, education, employer/employee relations, criminal justice, and subsidized housing.
(4) To provide information and advice to any private entities that request assistance in providing services and support to domestic violence victims.
(5) To design, coordinate, and oversee a statewide public awareness campaign.
(6) To design and coordinate improved data collection efforts for domestic violence crimes and acts in the State.
(7) To research, develop, and recommend proposals of how best to meet the needs of domestic violence victims and to prevent domestic violence in the State.
(8) To adopt rules in accordance with Article 2A of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes for the approval of abuser treatment programs as provided in G.S. 50B-3(a)(12). The Commission shall adopt rules to establish a consistent level of performance from providers of abuser treatment programs and to ensure that approved programs enhance the safety of victims and hold those who perpetrate acts of domestic violence responsible.
(b) Report. – The Commission shall report its findings and recommendations, including any legislative or administrative proposals, to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government no later than July 1 of each year. (1999-237, s. 24.2(b); 2002-105, s. 1; 2021-180, s. 37.1(g); 2022-74, s. 20.2.)