GOVERNMENT (GOVT)

This course covers municipal government organization and management, finance, personnel, planning and economic development, and the administration of specific municipal functions.

This course covers county government organization and management, finance, personnel, planning, and economic development, and the administration of specific municipal functions.

The CIO Certification Program is designed for chief information officers of local governments in North Carolina. The course lays the foundation for addressing the most critical issues facing IT leadership in local government and equips leaders with tools to manage and improve their organizational assets.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the purpose, structure, and function of local governments in North Carolina. At the course's conclusion, students should be able to identify and discuss the operation and governance structure of North Carolina counties and municipalities. Moreover, students should develop a reasonably comprehensive framework to analyze and understand the legal, cultural, and political environments of the various regions throughout the state. Lead for North Carolina Participants Only.