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2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.6 - Purpose and intent.

§ 143B-181.6. Purpose and intent.
The development and implementation of policies for long-term services and supports should reflect the intent of the North Carolina General Assembly as follows:
(1) Long-term services and supports administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and other State and local agencies shall include a balanced array of health, social, and supportive services that are well coordinated to promote individual choice, dignity, and the highest practicable level of independence.
(2) Home and community-based services shall be developed, expanded, or maintained in order to meet the needs of consumers in the least confusing and least restrictive manner. Services should be based on the desires of older adults, persons with disabilities, their families, and others that support them.
(3) All services shall be responsive and appropriate to individual need and shall be delivered through a uniform and seamless system that is flexible and responsive regardless of funding source. Information and services shall be available through the effective use of Community Resource Connections for Aging and Disabilities as they are developed throughout the State.
(4) Services shall be available to all persons who need them, but shall be targeted primarily to those citizens who are the most frail and those with the greatest need.
(5) State and local agencies shall maximize the use of limited resources by establishing a fee system for persons who have the ability to pay.
(6) Care provided in facilities shall be offered in such a manner and in such an environment as to promote for each resident, maintenance of health, enhancement of the quality of life, and timely discharge to a less restrictive care setting when appropriate.
(7) State health planning for institutional bed supply shall take into account increased availability of home and community-based services options.
(8) In an effort to maximize the use of limited resources, State and local agencies shall invest in supports for families and other informal caregivers of persons requiring assistance.
(9) Emphasis shall be placed on offering evidence-based activities to promote healthy aging, prevent injuries, and manage chronic diseases and conditions.
(10) Individuals and families shall be encouraged and supported in planning for and financing their own future needs for long-term services and supports. (1981, c. 675, ss. 1, 2; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 583, s. 2; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2010-66, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.15 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; policy.

§ 143B-181.15. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; policy.
The General Assembly finds that a significant number of older citizens of this State reside in long-term care facilities and are dependent on others to provide their care. It is the intent of the General Assembly to protect and improve the quality of care and life for residents through the establishment of a program to assist residents and providers in the resolution of complaints or common concerns, to promote community involvement and volunteerism in long-term care facilities, and to educate the public about the long-term care system. It is the further intent of the General Assembly that the Department of Health and Human Services, within available resources and pursuant to its duties under the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder, ensure that the quality of care and life for these residents is maintained, that necessary reports are made, and that, when necessary, corrective action is taken at the Department level. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 1995, c. 254, s. 3; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2015-220, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.16 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; definition.

§ 143B-181.16. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; definition.
Unless the content clearly requires otherwise, as used in this Article:
(1) "Long-term care facility" means any skilled nursing facility and intermediate care facility as defined in G.S. 131A-3(4) or any adult care home as defined in G.S. 131D-20(2).
(1a) Reserved for future codification purposes.
(1b) "Programmatic supervision" means the monitoring of the performance of the duties of the Regional Ombudsman and ensuring that the Area Agency on Aging has personnel policies and procedures consistent with the laws and policies governing the Ombudsman Program as performed by the State Ombudsman.
(1c) "Regional Ombudsman" means a person employed by an Area Agency on Aging who is certified and designated by the State Ombudsman to carry out the functions of the Regional Ombudsman Office established by this Article, 42 U.S.C. § 3001, et seq. and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(2) "Resident" means any person who is receiving treatment or care in any long-term care facility.
(3) "State Ombudsman" means the State Ombudsman as defined by the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder, who carries out the duties and functions established by this Article and 42 U.S.C. § 3001, et seq. and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(4) "Willful interference" means actions or inactions taken by an individual in an attempt to intentionally prevent, interfere with, or attempt to impede the Ombudsman or a representative of the Office from performing any of the functions, responsibilities, or duties set forth in 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 1995, c. 254, s. 2; c. 535, s. 35; 2015-220, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.17 - Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; establishment.

§ 143B-181.17. Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; establishment.
The Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services shall establish and maintain the Office of State Long-Term Ombudsman in the Division of Aging. The Office shall carry out the functions and duties required by the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, and as set forth in 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq. and regulations promulgated thereunder. This Office shall be headed by a State Ombudsman who is a person qualified by training and with experience in geriatrics and long-term care. The Attorney General shall provide legal staff and advice to this Office. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2015-220, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.19 - Office of Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; Regional Ombudsman; duties.

§ 143B-181.19. Office of Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; Regional Ombudsman; duties.
(a) An Office of Regional Ombudsman Program shall be established in each of the Area Agencies on Aging, and shall be headed by a designated Regional Ombudsman who shall carry out the functions and duties of the Office. The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman shall designate all Regional Ombudsmen housed within the Area Agency. The Area Agencies on Aging shall provide only personnel management for each Regional Ombudsman in accordance with personnel policies and procedures of the Agency that are consistent with federal and State Ombudsman law and policy. The State Ombudsman shall ensure that the Area Agency does not have personnel policies or practices that conflict with the laws and policies governing the Ombudsman Program.
(b) Pursuant to policies and procedures established by the State Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman, a Regional Ombudsman shall:
(1) Promote community involvement with long-term care facilities and residents of long-term care facilities and serve as a liaison between residents, residents' families, facility personnel, and facility administration;
(2) Receive and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents in long-term care facilities;
(3) Collect data about the number and types of complaints handled;
(4) Work with long-term care providers to resolve issues of common concern;
(5) Work with long-term care providers to promote increased community involvement;
(6) Offer assistance to long-term care providers in staff training regarding residents' rights;
(7) Report regularly to the office of State Ombudsman about the data collected and about the activities of the Regional Ombudsman;
(8) Provide training and technical assistance to the community advisory committees; and
(9) Provide information to the general public on long-term care issues and with the authorization of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman conduct systems advocacy activities on behalf of long-term care residents. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 2015-220, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.21 - State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; resolution of complaints.

§ 143B-181.21. State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; resolution of complaints.
(a) Following receipt of a complaint, the State or Regional Ombudsman shall attempt to resolve the complaint using, whenever possible, informal techniques of mediation, conciliation, and persuasion.
(b) Complaints or conditions adversely affecting residents of long-term care facilities that cannot be resolved in the manner described in subsection (a) of this section shall be referred by the State or Regional Ombudsman to the appropriate licensure agency pursuant to G.S. 131E-100 through 110 and Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 131D of the General Statutes. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 2009-462, s. 4(n); 2015-220, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.22 - State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; confidentiality.

§ 143B-181.22. State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; confidentiality.
The identity of any complainant, resident on whose behalf a complaint is made, or any individual providing information on behalf of the resident or complainant relevant to the attempted resolution of the complaint along with the files, records, and other information produced by the process of complaint resolution is confidential and shall be disclosed only as permitted under the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 1995, c. 254, s. 5; 2015-220, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.23 - State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; prohibition of retaliation.

§ 143B-181.23. State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; prohibition of retaliation.
No person shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against any resident or relative or guardian of a resident, any employee of a long-term care facility, or any other person because of the making of a complaint or providing of information in good faith to the State Ombudsman or Regional Ombudsman. The Department shall determine instances of discrimination or retaliation and assess a monetary penalty in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per incident. The Department shall adopt rules pertaining to this determination of discrimination or retaliation. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 2015-220, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.24 - Office of State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; immunity from liability.

§ 143B-181.24. Office of State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; immunity from liability.
No representative of the Office shall be liable for good faith performance of official duties. (1989, c. 403.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.25 - Office of State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; penalty for willful interference.

§ 143B-181.25. Office of State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; penalty for willful interference.
Willful or unnecessary obstruction with the State or Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman in the performance of his official duties is a Class 1 misdemeanor and subject to a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 1039; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2015-220, s. 2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-181.55 - Creation, membership, meetings, organization, and adoption of measures.

§ 143B-181.55. Creation, membership, meetings, organization, and adoption of measures.
(a) There is created the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature. It shall:
(1) Provide information and education to senior citizens on the legislative process and matters being considered by the General Assembly;
(2) Promote citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the General Assembly; and
(3) Assess the legislative needs of older citizens by convening a forum modeled after the General Assembly.
(b) The delegates to the Senior Tar Heel Legislature shall be age 60 or over and shall be duly selected pursuant to procedures developed by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging, and approved by the Secretary of the Department in consultation with senior citizens advocacy groups who have given written notice to the Division of Aging that they desire to be consulted. The Senior Tar Heel Legislative Session shall be organized and coordinated by the Division with Area Agencies on Aging organizing the local election procedures and other related matters. At the conclusion of each session, the Senior Tar Heel Legislature shall make a report of that session's proceedings and recommendations to the General Assembly. Delegates to the Senior Tar Heel Legislature shall be from each county.
(c) The Senior Tar Heel Legislature is authorized to meet one day in March of every year beginning in 1994 but shall hold its first session no later than August 1993. The sessions shall be held in the State Capitol or in a building to be selected by the Governor or the Governor's designee. The Senior Tar Heel Legislature is authorized to adopt bylaws to govern its internal procedures and is authorized to adopt such recommendations as it deems appropriate to present to the General Assembly for consideration.
(d) A report of the proceedings of each session of the Senior Tar Heel Legislature shall be presented to the next Regular Session of the North Carolina General Assembly. (1993, c. 503, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-186 through 143B-187 - 143B-186, 143B-187Transferred to §§ 143B-414, 143B-415 by Session Laws 1977, c872, s6.

§§ 143B-186 through 143B-187: Transferred to §§ 143B-414, 143B-415 by Session Laws 1977, c. 872, s. 6.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-188 through 143B-190: Recodified as §§ 130A-131 through 130A-131.2 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 179.

§§ 143B-188 through 143B-190: Recodified as §§ 130A-131 through 130A-131.2 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 179.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-204 through 143B-206: Recodified as §§ 130A-33.30 through 130A-33.32 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 182(a).

§§ 143B-204 through 143B-206: Recodified as §§ 130A-33.30 through 130A-33.32 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 182(a).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-216.8 through 143B-216.9: Recodified as §§ 130A-33.40, 130A-33.41 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 186.

§§ 143B-216.8 through 143B-216.9: Recodified as §§ 130A-33.40, 130A-33.41 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 186.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-216.10 through 143B-216.15: Recodified as §§ 143B-285.10 through 143B-285.15 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 189.

§§ 143B-216.10 through 143B-216.15: Recodified as §§ 143B-285.10 through 143B-285.15 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 189.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-216.20: Recodified as G.S. 143A-48.1(a) by Session Laws 2002-126, s. 10.10D(a), effective October 1, 2002.

§ 143B-216.20: Recodified as G.S. 143A-48.1(a) by Session Laws 2002-126, s. 10.10D(a), effective October 1, 2002.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-216.21: Recodified as G.S. 143A-48.1(b) by Session Laws 2002-126, s. 10.10D(a), effective October 1, 2002.

§ 143B-216.21: Recodified as G.S. 143A-48.1(b) by Session Laws 2002-126, s. 10.10D(a), effective October 1, 2002.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-216.22: Recodified as G.S. 143A-48.1(c) by Session Laws 2002-126, s. 10.10D(a), effective October 1, 2002.

§ 143B-216.22: Recodified as G.S. 143A-48.1(c) by Session Laws 2002-126, s. 10.10D(a), effective October 1, 2002.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-216.23: Recodified as G.S. 143A-48.1(d) by Session Laws 2002-126, s. 10.10D(a), effective October 1, 2002.

§ 143B-216.23: Recodified as G.S. 143A-48.1(d) by Session Laws 2002-126, s. 10.10D(a), effective October 1, 2002.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-216.30 - Definitions.

§ 143B-216.30. Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Part unless otherwise specified:
(1) "Council" means the Council for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing of the Department of Health and Human Services.
(2) "Deaf" means the inability to hear and/or understand oral communication, with or without assistance of amplification devices.
(3) "Division" means the Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing of the Department of Health and Human Services.
(4) "Hard of hearing" means permanent hearing loss which is severe enough to necessitate the use of amplification devices to hear oral communication.
(5) "Ring signaling device" means a mechanism such as a flashing light which visually indicates that a communication is being received through a telephone line. This phrase also means mechanisms such as adjustable volume ringers and buzzers which audibly and loudly indicate an incoming telephone communication.
(6) "Speech impaired" means permanent loss of oral communication ability.
(7) "Telecommunications device" or "TDD" means a keyboard mechanism attached to or in place of a standard telephone by some coupling device, used to transmit or receive signals through telephone lines.
(8) "Volume control handset" means a telephone handset or other telephone listening device which has an adjustable control for increasing the volume of the sound being produced by the telephone receiving unit. (1989, c. 533, s. 2; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-216.31 - Council for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing creation and duties.

§ 143B-216.31. Council for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing – creation and duties.
There is hereby created the Council for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Council shall have duties including the following:
(1) To make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for cost-effective provision, coordination, and improvement of services;
(2) To create public awareness of the specific needs and abilities of people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind and to consider the need for new State programs concerning the deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind;
(3) To advise the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services during planning and implementation of services being provided to North Carolina citizens who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind with respect to the quality, extent, and scope of those services;
(4) To advise the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction regarding planning, implementation, and cost-effective coordination of State programs providing educational services for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind; and
(5) To respond to the request of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for advice or recommendations pertaining to any matter affecting deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind citizens of North Carolina. (1989, c. 533, s. 2; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2003-343, s. 1.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-216.34 - Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing temporary loan program established.

§ 143B-216.34. Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing – temporary loan program established.
(a) There is established an assistive equipment loan program for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired to be developed, administered, and implemented by the Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. The assistive equipment loan program supplements the telecommunications equipment distribution program established pursuant to G.S. 62-157.
(b) The Division shall develop rules for the distribution of the communications and alerting equipment and shall determine performance standards. The Division shall select equipment for distribution to qualifying recipients. The equipment discussed in this section shall be leased at no cost to qualifying recipients for a period of time up to and not exceeding two years. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the renewal of any lease previously executed with a qualified recipient. In addition, the Division shall provide consultative services and training to those individuals and organizations utilizing communications and alerting equipment pursuant to this section.
(c) The central communications office of each county sheriff's office shall purchase and continually operate at least one telecommunications device that is functionally equivalent in providing equal access to services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and speech impaired.
The central communications office of each police department and firefighting agency in municipalities with a population exceeding 250,000 persons shall purchase and continually operate at least two such devices.
(d) Each public safety office, health care facility (including hospitals and urgent care facilities), and the 911 emergency number system is required to obtain a telecommunications device that is functionally equivalent in providing equal access to services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired pursuant to this section and shall continually operate and staff the equipment during hours of operation, including up to 24 hours. (1989, c. 533, s. 2; 2007-149, s. 1; 2021-182, s. 3(j).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-216.50 - Department of Health and Human Services; office of the Internal Auditor.

§ 143B-216.50. Department of Health and Human Services; office of the Internal Auditor.
(a) The office of Internal Auditor is established in the Department of Health and Human Services. The office of the Internal Auditor shall provide independent reviews and analyses of various functions and programs within the Department that will provide management information to promote accountability, integrity, and efficiency within the Department.
(b) It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Internal Auditor to:
(1) Advise in the development of performance measure, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of the Department;
(2) Assess the reliability and validity of performance measures and the information provided by the Department on performance measures and standards and make recommendations for improvement, if necessary;
(3) Review the actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services to improve program performance and meet program standards and make recommendations for improvement, if necessary;
(4) Provide direction for, supervise, and coordinate audits, investigations, and management reviews relating to programs and operations of the Department;
(5) Conduct independent analysis of programs carried out or financed by the Department of Health and Human Services for the purpose of promoting economy and efficiency in the administration of, or preventing and detecting waste, management, misconduct, fraud and abuse in its programs and operations;
(6) Keep the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services informed concerning fraud, abuses, and deficiencies relating to programs and operations administered or financed by the Department of Health and Human Services, recommend corrective action concerning fraud, abuses, and deficiencies, and report on the progress made in implementing corrective action;
(7) Ensure effective coordination and cooperation between the State Auditor, federal auditors, and other governmental bodies with a view toward avoiding duplication; and
(8) Ensure that an appropriate balance is maintained between audit, investigative, and other accountability activities.
(c) The Internal Auditor shall be appointed by the Secretary. The Internal Auditor shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation.
(d) The Internal Auditor shall report to an official designated by the Secretary.
(e) The Internal Auditor shall have access to any records, data, or other information of the Department the Internal Auditor believes necessary to carry out the Internal Auditor's duties. (1997-443, s. 12.21(c).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-216.65 - North Carolina Brain Injury Advisory Council - creation and duties.

§ 143B-216.65. North Carolina Brain Injury Advisory Council – creation and duties.
There is established the North Carolina Brain Injury Advisory Council in the Department of Health and Human Services to review traumatic and other acquired brain injuries in North Carolina. The Council shall have duties including the following:
(1) Review how the term "traumatic brain injury" is defined by State and federal regulations and to determine whether changes should be made to the State definition to include "acquired brain injury" or other appropriate conditions.
(2) Promote interagency coordination among State agencies responsible for services and support of individuals that have traumatic brain injury.
(3) Study the needs of individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families.
(4) Make recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the planning, development, funding, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide service delivery system.
(5) Promote and implement injury prevention strategies across the State. (2003-114, s. 1; 2009-361, s. 3.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-216.70 - Office of Policy and Planning.

§ 143B-216.70. Office of Policy and Planning.
(a) To promote coordinated policy development and strategic planning for the State's health and human services systems, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish an Office of Policy and Planning from existing resources across the Department. The Director of the Office of Policy and Planning shall report directly to the Secretary and shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) Coordinate the development of departmental policies, plans, and rules, in consultation with the Divisions of the Department.
(2) Development of a departmental process for the development and implementation of new policies, plans, and rules.
(3) Development of a departmental process for the review of existing policies, plans, and rules to ensure that departmental policies, plans, and rules are relevant.
(4) Coordination and review of all departmental policies before dissemination to ensure that all policies are well-coordinated within and across all programs.
(5) Implementation of ongoing strategic planning that integrates budget, personnel, and resources with the mission and operational goals of the Department.
(6) Review, disseminate, monitor, and evaluate best practice models.
(b) Under the direction of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Director of the Office of Policy and Planning shall have the authority to direct Divisions, offices, and programs within the Department to conduct periodic reviews of policies, plans, and rules and shall advise the Secretary when it is determined to be appropriate or necessary to modify, amend, and repeal departmental policies, plans, and rules. All policy and management positions within the Office of Policy and Planning are exempt positions as that term is defined in G.S. 126-5. (2005-276, s. 10.2.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-216.72A: Recodified as G.S. 143B-472.121 through 143B-472.123 by Session Laws 2009-446, s. 2(a).

§ 143B-216.72A: Recodified as G.S. 143B-472.121 through 143B-472.123 by Session Laws 2009-446, s. 2(a).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-216.72B: Recodified as G.S. 143B-472.121 through 143B-472.123 by Session Laws 2009-446, s. 2(a).

§ 143B-216.72B: Recodified as G.S. 143B-472.121 through 143B-472.123 by Session Laws 2009-446, s. 2(a).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › §§ 143B-216.72C: Recodified as G.S. 143B-472.121 through 143B-472.123 by Session Laws 2009-446, s. 2(a).

§ 143B-216.72C: Recodified as G.S. 143B-472.121 through 143B-472.123 by Session Laws 2009-446, s. 2(a).
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services. › § 143B-216.80 - Division of Health Benefits creation and organization.

§ 143B-216.80. Division of Health Benefits – creation and organization.
(a) There is hereby established the Division of Health Benefits of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Director shall be the head of the Division of Health Benefits. Upon the elimination of the Division of Medical Assistance, the Division of Health Benefits shall be vested with all functions, powers, duties, obligations, and services previously vested in the Division of Medical Assistance. The Department of Health and Human Services shall have the powers and duties described in G.S. 108A-54(e) in addition to the powers and duties already vested in the Department.
(b) Although generally subject to the laws of this State, the following exemptions, limitations, and modifications apply to the Division of Health Benefits of the Department of Health and Human Services, notwithstanding any other provision of law:
(1) Employees of the Division of Health Benefits shall not be subject to the North Carolina Human Resources Act, except as provided in G.S. 126-5(c1)(33).
(2) The Secretary may retain private legal counsel and is not subject to G.S. 114-2.3 or G.S. 147-17(a) through (c).
(3) The Division of Health Benefits' employment contracts offered pursuant to G.S. 108A-54(e)(2) are not subject to review and approval by the Office of State Human Resources.
(4) If the Secretary establishes alternative procedures for the review and approval of contracts, then the Division of Health Benefits is exempt from State contract review and approval requirements but still may choose to utilize the State contract review and approval procedures for particular contracts. (2015-245, s. 12(a); 2016-121, s. 2(g); 2017-57, s. 11H.17(b).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 4 - Department of Revenue. › § 143B-217 - Department of Revenue - creation.

§ 143B-217. Department of Revenue – creation.
There is hereby recreated and reestablished a department to be known as the "Department of Revenue" with the organization, duties, functions, and powers defined in the Executive Organization Act of 1973. (1973, c. 476, s. 184.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 4 - Department of Revenue. › § 143B-218 - Department of Revenue - duties.

§ 143B-218. Department of Revenue – duties.
It shall be the duty of the Department to collect and account for the State's tax funds, to insure uniformity of administration of the tax laws and regulations, to conduct research on revenue matters, and to exercise general and specific supervision over the valuation and taxation of property throughout the State. (1973, c. 476, s. 185; 1981, c. 859, s. 81; c. 1127, s. 53.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 4 - Department of Revenue. › §§ 143B-218.1: Recodified as § 105-256(a)(6) by Session Laws 2001-414, s. 25.

§ 143B-218.1: Recodified as § 105-256(a)(6) by Session Laws 2001-414, s. 25.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 4 - Department of Revenue. › § 143B-219 - Department of Revenue - functions.

§ 143B-219. Department of Revenue – functions.
(a) The functions of the Department of Revenue shall comprise, except as otherwise expressly provided by the Executive Organization Act of 1973 or by the Constitution of North Carolina, all executive functions of the State in relation to revenue collection, tax research, tax settlement, and property tax supervision including those prescribed powers, duties and functions enumerated in Article 16 of Chapter 143A of the General Statutes of this State.
(b) All functions, powers, duties, and obligations heretofore vested in any agency enumerated in Article 16 of Chapter 143A of the General Statutes are hereby transferred to and vested in the Department of Revenue, except as otherwise provided by the Executive Organization Act of 1973. They shall include, by way of extension and not of limitation, the functions of:
(1) The Commissioner and Department of Revenue,
(2) The Department of Tax Research, and
(3) The State Board of Assessment. (1973, c. 476, s. 186; 1981, c. 859, s. 82; c. 1127, s. 53.)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 5 - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. › § 143B-252 through 143B-253 - Transferred to §§ 143B-399, 143B-400 by Session Laws 1977, c70, ss24, 25.

§§ 143B-252 through 143B-253. Transferred to §§ 143B-399, 143B-400 by Session Laws 1977, c. 70, ss. 24, 25.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › §§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

Article 6.
Department of Corrections.
§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-261 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-261.1 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-261.2 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-262 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-262.1 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-262.2 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-262.3 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-262.4 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-262.5 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-263 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-264 - 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.

§§ 143B-260 through 143B-264: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart A of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-700 through 143B-711.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › §§ 143B-265: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart B of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-715.

§ 143B-265: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart B of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-715.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › §§ 143B-266, 143B-267: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart C of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-720, 143B-721.

§§ 143B-266, 143B-267: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart C of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-720, 143B-721.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 6 - Department of Correction. › § 143B-267 - 143B-266, 143B-267: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart C of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-720, 143B-721.

§§ 143B-266, 143B-267: Recodified and renumbered as Subpart C of Part 2 of Article 13, G.S. 143B-720, 143B-721.
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-279.1 - Department of Environmental Quality creation.

§ 143B-279.1. Department of Environmental Quality – creation.
(a) There is hereby created and constituted a department to be known as the Department of Environmental Quality, with the organization, powers, and duties defined in this Article and other applicable provisions of law.
(b) The provisions of Article 1 of this Chapter not inconsistent with this Article shall apply to the Department of Environmental Quality. (1989, c. 727, s. 3; 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a); 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-279.2 - Department of Environmental Quality duties.

§ 143B-279.2. Department of Environmental Quality – duties.
It shall be the duty of the Department:
(1) To provide for the protection of the environment;
(1a) To administer the State Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Task Force and coordinate State participation activities in the federal outer continental shelf resource recovery programs as provided under the OCS Lands Act Amendments of 1978 (43 USC §§ 1801 et seq.) and the OCS Lands Act Amendments of 1986 (43 USC §§ 1331 et seq.).
(1b) To provide for the protection of the environment and public health through the regulation of solid waste and hazardous waste management and the administration of environmental health programs.
(2) Repealed by Session Laws 1997-443, s. 11A.5, effective August 28, 1997.
(2a) Repealed by Session Laws 2015-241, s. 14.30(kkk), effective July 1, 2015.
(3) To provide for the management of the State's natural resources.
(4) Repealed by Session Laws 2011-145, s. 13.11, effective July 1, 2011. (1989, c. 727, s. 3; 1993, c. 321, s. 28(c); c. 561, s. 116(e); 1997-443, s. 11A.5; 2009-451, s. 13.1A; 2011-145, s. 13.11; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(u), (kkk).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-279.4 - The Department of Environmental Quality Secretary; Deputy Secretaries.

§ 143B-279.4. The Department of Environmental Quality – Secretary; Deputy Secretaries.
(a) The Secretary of Environmental Quality shall be the head of the Department.
(b) The Secretary may appoint two Deputy Secretaries. (1989, c. 727, s. 3; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1004, s. 19(a); 1997-443, s. 11A.119(a); 2015-241, ss. 14.30(u), (v).)
2023 North Carolina General Statutes › Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973 › Article 7 - Department of Environmental Quality. › § 143B-279.7 - Fish kill response protocols; report.

§ 143B-279.7. Fish kill response protocols; report.
(a) The Department of Environmental Quality shall coordinate an intradepartmental effort to develop scientific protocols to respond to significant fish kill events utilizing staff from the Division of Water Resources, Division of Marine Fisheries, Department of Health and Human Services, Wildlife Resources Commission, the scientific community, and other agencies, as necessary. In developing these protocols, the Department of Environmental Quality shall address the unpredictable nature of fish kills caused by both natural and man-made factors. The protocols shall contain written procedures to respond to significant fish kill events including:
(1) Developing a plan of action to evaluate the impact of fish kills on public health and the environment.
(2) Responding to fish kills within 24 hours.
(3) Investigating and collecting data relating to fish kill events.
(4) Summarizing and distributing fish kill information to participating agencies, scientists and other interested parties.
(b) The Secretary of Environmental Quality shall take all necessary and appropriate steps to effectively carry out the purposes of this Part including:
(1) Providing adequate training for fish kill investigators.
(2) Taking immediate action to protect public health and the environment.
(3) Cooperating with agencies, scientists, and other interested parties, to help determine the cause of the fish kill.
(c) Repealed by Session Laws 2017-10, s. 4.7, effective May 4, 2017. (1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 633, s. 4; 1997-443, s. 11A.108A; 2001-452, s. 2.8; 2001-474, ss. 30, 31; 2013-413, s. 57(p); 2014-115, s. 17; 2015-241, ss. 14.30(u), (v); 2017–10, s. 4.7.)