160A-825. Purpose of Article; definition.
(a) The purpose of this Article is to provide a process for a city in financial distress to transition out of that distress either on its own initiative or with assistance from or under the direction of the Local Government Commission.
(b) For purposes of this Article, the following terms shall apply:
(1) City. - As defined in G.S. 160A-1.
(2) Commission. - The Local Government Commission.
(3) Council. - As defined in G.S. 160A-1. (2021-124, s. 6.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 160A - Cities and Towns
Article 32 - Transitions for Unsustainable Cities.
§ 160A-825 - Purpose of Article; definition.
§ 160A-831 - Initiation of process.
§ 160A-833 - Assessment of services and financial affairs.
§ 160A-841 - Local Government Commission control.
§ 160A-845 - Reassessment of financial status.
§ 160A-848 - Distribution of services, assets, liabilities, and other obligations.
§ 160A-850 - Effect of merger or dissolution.
§ 160A-853 - Action by the General Assembly.
§ 160A-860 - Initiation of voluntary dissolution.
§ 160A-862 - Impact statement.
§ 160A-864 - Public hearings on proposed dissolution.
§ 160A-866 - Plan of action; Local Government Commission approval.
§ 160A-868 - Resolution to dissolve; public hearing.
§ 160A-870 - Citizen petition for referendum on dissolution.