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organization in the United
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Knapp Library

The Joseph Palmer Knapp Library houses a large collection of material on state and local government, public administration, and management to support the School's instructional and research programs and the educational mission of the Master of Public Administration program. Reference and research services are available to all residents of North Carolina, and additional assistance is available to state and local government personnel, both elected and appointed.

County and Municipal Government in North Carolina, Second Edition, 2014 (eBook)

Interlocal Cooperation, Shared Services, and Regional Councils

Chapter number: 11

Ricardo S. Morse

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County and Municipal Government in North Carolina

Interlocal Cooperation and Shared Services / 171
Types of Interlocal Cooperation and Shared Services / 173
Grants or Contributions / 173
Resource Sharing / 173
Cooperative Purchasing / 173
Interlocal Service Contracts / 174
Joint Operations / 174
Joint Facilities/Assets / 174
Transfer of Functions / 174
Merged Departments / 174
New Joint Entities / 174
Authority for Cooperation / 175
Barriers to Cooperation / 175
Overcoming Barriers When Cooperation Is Warranted / 176
Provisions of Interlocal Agreements / 176
Regional Organizations / 177
Impetus for Regional Organization / 179
Regional Councils in North Carolina / 179
Planning and Implementing Interlocal
Cooperation and Shared Services / 180
About the Author / 180
Appendix 11.1 N.C. General Statutes Authorizing Cities
to Cooperate with Other Local Governments / 181

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Intergovernmental Relations

Interlocal and Regional Cooperation

Regional Organization and Authorities

County and Municipal Government in North Carolina, Second Edition, 2014 (eBook)

Interlocal Cooperation, Shared Services, and Regional Councils

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