Short Name Purpose ABLE Encouraging and assisting individuals and families in saving private ...

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Short Name Purpose
ABLE Encouraging and assisting individuals and families in saving private funds
for the purpose of supporting individuals with disabilities. To maintain
health, independence, and a better quality of life. To provide tools that
strengthen opportunities for personal economic development and long-
term financial planning.
Acupuncture Licensing The board has the responsibility to deny, issue, suspend, and revoke
Board acupuncture licenses, establish requirements for acupuncture schools,
and authorize continuing education programs for licensure.
Advanced Energy The duties of the Advanced Energy Corporation are to develop projects to
Corporation promote energy efficiency and investigate alternative means of using and
producing power. The corporation has 13 members, each serving a three-
year term. The governor appoints eight members.
African-American Heritage To advise and assist the Secretary of Cultural Resources in the
Commission preservation, interpretation, and promotion of African-American history,
arts, and culture.
Aging, Governor`s Advisory The council studies ways and means of promoting public understanding
Council on of the problems of the aging, considers the need for new State programs
in the field of aging, and makes recommendations to the governor and
secretary of Health and Human Services. The council has 33 members,
each serving a four-year term. The governor appoints 15 members.
*Appointees must be at least 60 years old.
Agricultural The Agriculture Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund
Development & Advisory Committee advises the Commissioner of Agriculture in his role
Farmland administering the Agriculture Development and Farmland Preservation
Preservation Trust Trust Fund. The committee has 19 members. One member is appointed
Fund Advisory by the governor
Committee
Agricultural Finance Empowered to alleviate the severe shortage of capital and credit
Authority available at affordable interest rates for investment in agriculture and for
export of agricultural products, commodities and services by providing
such capital and credit at interest rates within the financial means of
persons and businesses engaged in agriculture and agricultural exports.
**SENATE BILL 823 (1) Make clarifying, conforming, and technical
amendments; (2) modify environmental reporting requirements, (3)
abolish obsolete and inactive councils; (4) extend by one year the time for
the development of permanent rules related to water conservation
pursuant to section 3 of S.L. 2002-167; (5) provide for staggered terms for
the members of the Agricultural Finance Authority, to make
appointments to the authority, and specify the maximum number of
successive terms that members of the authority may serve and (6)
prohibit the sale or dispensing of raw milk, and to provide for filling in
legislative appointments in certain circumstances.
Agricultural Hall of Fame To select nominees for enshrinement in the Hall of Fame and to set
policy.
Agriculture and Forestry The commission informs the General Assembly on the influence of
Awareness agriculture, forestry and seafood in regards to the economy of the state.
It also develops alternatives for increasing public awareness and conducts
studies to identify problems concerning future growth and development
of the industry. The commission has 17 members, each serving a two-
year term. The governor appoints 10 members.
Agriculture, North Carolina The board is the primary rulemaking body for Department of Agriculture
State Board and Consumer Services. The board adopts rules for implementing laws
relating to animal health, plant pests, and food safety and sets rental
rates for state-owned farmers markets and State Fair facilities.
Alamance Community Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
College necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for admission
and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution.
Alarm Systems Licensing The board has the authority to approve, deny, suspend, revoke and/or
Board take disciplinary action against applicants for those licensed by the board.
The board meets to review, approve, or reverse actions taken by the staff
between meetings. Training is a major responsibility of the Board.
Alcoholic Beverage Control To administer and enforce the ABC laws of North Carolina.
Commission
Appraisal Board To license, certify and regulate real estate appraisers, including
processing license applications and processing applications from schools
and other organizations wishing to offer prelicensing/certification and
continuing education courses.
Arboretum, Board of The Arboretum Board of Directors is responsible for the sound
Directors development of the Arboretum, which is an affiliate institution of the
University of North Carolina. The board has 21 members, each serving a
four-year term.
Architecture, North Carolina The board ensures that only persons with a minimum level of
Board of competence are permitted to practice architecture and that practicing
architects act according to professional standards. The board has seven
members, each serving a five year term.
Arts Council The council advises the secretary of the Department of Cultural
Resources on the study, collection and maintenance of arts information
and provides assistance to local organizations and communities. The
council also advises on the exchange of information and promotion of
programs between public and private organizations, identifies research
needs in art areas and encourages such research.
Asheville-Buncombe Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
Technical Community necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for admission
and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution.
Athletic Trainer Examiners The practice of athletic trainer services affects the public health, safety
and welfare. Licensure of the practice of athletic trainer services is
necessary to ensure minimum standards of competency and to provide
the public with safe athletic trainer services.
Atlantic States Marine The commission represents the interests and needs of East Coast Marine
Fisheries Commission Fisheries, promotes better utilization of the fisheries and develops
programs for promotion and protection of such fisheries.
Auctioneers Commission The commission protects the public from incompetent or unqualified
persons engaging in auctioneering activities. They are charged with
preventing deceitful practices, willful misrepresentation and dishonest
dealings by auctioneers in the state. The commission has five members,
each serving a three-year term. The governor appoints all members.
Awards Committee Advise Secretary of Cultural Resources on forming and administering
programs of N C Awards and on selection of committees to select annual
recipients.
Banking Commission, North The State Banking Commission supervises, directs and reviews all actions
Carolina State of the Commissioner of Banks on issues such as the establishment of new
banks, the opening and closing of bank branches and mergers. There are
22 members on the commission, each serving a four-year term. The
governor appoints 19 members.
Bar Council The council controls the discipline, disbarment and restoration of
attorneys practicing law in North Carolina. The council may also
formulate and adopt rules of professional ethics and conduct. The
council has three members, each serving a three-year term. The
governor appoints all members.
Barber Examiners, North The board regulates the practice of barbering within the state, collects
Carolina State and records fees for certification, and protects the health, safety and
welfare of the general public by ensuring that barbering services are
performed by competent barbers in clean establishments. The board has
five members, each serving a three-year term. The governor appoints all
members. ***SENATE BILL 1384 An Act amending the laws regulating the
practice of barbering and authorizing the State Board of Barber Examiners
to assess civil penalties for violations of the laws or rules regulating the
practice of barbering.
Beaufort County Community Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
College necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for admission
and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution.
Biofuels Center The corporation shall help the State of North Carolina develop a
statewide biofuels economic sector that will employ North Carolina
people, diversify and expand the statewide economy, provide economic
opportunity in disadvantaged areas, reduce dependence on costly and
diminishing energy resources, and enhance national security. To
accomplish these purposes, the corporation shall: provide continuing
encouragement and funding for scientific research that is and will remain
the foundation of the state, regional and national biofuels production;
inform the people of North Carolina and the nation regarding the state;s
vast potential for biofuels production; encourage the transfer of
technology to facilitate the production of biofuels; encourage the
development of small and large biofuels production organizations in
every region of North Carolina; enter into cooperative research and
economic development arrangements with other states and with public
and private organizations to advance scientific knowledge and encourage
the rapid development of state, regional and national biofuels capacities;
work with public and private organizations to promote the use of
biofuels; encourage and facilitate the development of biofuels
Biotechnology Center The center is responsible for supporting biotechnology research, business
and education, strengthening the state`s academic and industrial
biotechnology research capabilities and working with business,
government and academia to move biotechnology from research to
commercialization in North Carolina. The center also fosters the state`s
biotechnology industrial development, informs the public about the
science, applications, issues and benefits of biotechnology, enhances
teaching and workforce training capabilities of the state`s educational
institutions and works to establish North Carolina as a preeminent
international location for the biotechnology industry.
Bladen Community College Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for admission
and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution.
Blount Street Historic To monitor the implementation of the act regarding the sale of state-
District Oversight owned property in the Blount Street Historic District.
Blue Ridge Community Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
College necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for admission
and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution.
Blue Ridge National Heritage The purpose of this section is to foster a close working relationship with,
and to assist, all levels of government, the private sector, and local
communities in the State in managing, preserving, protecting, and
interpreting the cultural, historical, and natural resources of the Heritage
Area while continuing to develop economic opportunities.
Board of Review Determine appeals policies and procedures and to hear appeals arising
(Employment Security) from the decisions and determinations of the Employment Security
Section and the Employment Insurance Section
Boxing Advisory Commission To protect the safety and well-being of participants in boxing and to
promote the public confidence and trust in the regulatory process and
the conduct of boxing.
Brain Injury Advisory Council 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.
Promote interagency coordination among State agencies responsible for
services and support of individuals that have traumatic brain
injury.
Study the needs of individuals with traumatic brain injury and their
families.
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.
Promote and implement injury prevention strategies across the State
Brunswick Community Board duties are to elect the president, employee personnel, purchase
College land necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for
admission and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution.
Building Code Council The council prepares and adopts criteria in accordance with the N.C.
Building Code, including classifications of buildings and structures,
building restrictions, precautions taken during construction and
permissible materials. The board has 17 members, each serving a six-year
term. The governor appoints all members.
Building Commission The commission develops procedures to direct and guide the state`s
capital facilities development and management program. There are nine
members of the board, each serving a three-year term. The governor
appoints three members.
Caldwell Community College Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for admission
and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution.
Cancer Coordination and The committee recommends to the secretary of the N. C. Department of
Control - A4C Health and Human Services a plan for the statewide implementation of
an interagency comprehensive coordinated cancer control program and
identifies and examines the limitations and problems associated with
existing laws, regulations, programs and services related to cancer
control. The committee also examines financing and access to cancer
control services for North Carolina citizens.
Cape Fear Community Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
College necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for admission
and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution.
Cape Fear Navigation & The commission creates and establishes rules and regulations necessary
Pilotage to the qualifications, arrangements and station of pilots who control the
navigation of the Cape Fear River to and from the Cape Fear Bar and the
sea buoys. It also advises the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Corps of
Engineers, the Pilots Association and other maritime interests.
Capital Facilities Finance To provide the benefits of tax-exempt financing to private institutions of
Agency higher education in the State of NC.
Carteret Community College Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
necessary for the operation of the institution, enforce rules and
regulations, adopt standards for admission and graduation, receive gifts
and donations, and provide all instruction.
Catawba Valley Community Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
College necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for admission
and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution. There are 14 members on the board, each serving a four-
year term. The governor appoints four members.
Catawba/Wateree River (1) Provide guidance and make recommendations to local, state, and
Basin Advisory Com federal legislative and administrative bodies, and to others as it considers
necessary and appropriate, for the use, stewardship, and enhancement of
the water, and other natural resources, for all citizens within the river
basins. (2) Provide a forum for discussion of issues affecting the river
basin`s water quantity and water quality, and issues affecting other
natural resources. (3) Promote communication, coordination, and
education among stakeholders within the river basins. (4) Identify
problems and recommend appropriate solutions. (5) Undertake studies
related to water quantity, water quality, and other natural resources in
the river basin based on existing data available from agencies located in
either NC or SC. (6) Determine the optimum approach to
comprehensively and collaboratively provide recommendations for
integrated river management including, but not limited to, the total
assimilative capacity of the river basin.
Cemetery Commission The commission has the power and duty to adopt rules and regulations
related to the cemetery industry. Members may examine the records of
licensees, investigate complaints, and address the failure to pay fees and
the failure to render required reports and violations.
Central Carolina Community Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
College necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for admission
and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution.
Central Piedmont Board duties are to elect the president, employ personnel, purchase land
Community College necessary for the operation of the college, apply standards for admission
and graduation, receive gifts and donations, provide for the
administration of all educational and occupational services, and to
establish or enter into public or private partnerships for the support of
the institution. The board has 12 members, each serving a four-year term.
The governor appoints four members.
Certified Public Accountant The board is responsible for granting and annually renewing certificates
Examiners of qualification to CPAs and CPA firms who meet the legal requirements.
Members oversee the administration of uniform CPA examinations,
administer the State quality review program and adopt rules of
professional ethics and conduct to be observed by CPAs. The board has 7
members, each serving a three-year term. The governor appoints all
members.
Cherokee Preservation The foundation is charged with protecting, preserving and enhancing the
Foundation natural resources, environmental and aesthetic appearance of Cherokee
tribal lands from degradation as a result of traffic and growth connected
to gaming activities. Members also assist in economic development and
help foster employment opportunities on or near Cherokee tribal lands.
Additionally, the foundation provides funding to help preserve, research,
study, restore and develop the history, culture, and heritage of the
Cherokee people. The foundation has 10 members. The governor
appoints all members.
Child Care Commission The commission adopts rules for licensing of childcare facilities and
registering childcare homes. It sets standards in childcare centers and
defines the duties of the abuse/neglect unit. The commission has 15
members, each serving a two-year term. The governor appoints seven
members.