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A Day in the Life

Center for Public Leadership and Governance

Welcome to “A Day in the Life”. This is a production of the Center for Public Leadership and Governance at School of Government at the University of North Carolina. Each episode of “A Day in the Life” is a short podcast on the trials and tribulations newly elected local officials face each day as they serve their first year in public office. With “first meeting” guidance from incumbent officials, quick tips for sidestepping embarrassing media moments, and other advice, you’ll successfully navigate

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19:11

Ep. 7: Understanding Property Revaluation

A Day in the Life ·

2021/03/25

Faculty member Kirk Boone describes the basics of property revaluation, what it means for various stakeholders, and the role and responsibilities of local elected leaders during the revaluation process.

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20:48

Ep. 6: What’s Your Form Of Government?

A Day in the Life ·

2021/03/25

Faculty Members Kim Nelson and Carl Stenberg summarize the various forms of local government in North Carolina. These include the prevailing Manager/Council and County Manager forms, and the Mayor/Council form used by some smaller municipal jurisdictions. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of each form, andof the distinct leadership roles and responsibilities in each form.

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22:24

Ep. 7: Understanding Property Revaluation

A Day in the Life ·

2021/03/25

Faculty member Kirk Boone describes the basics of property revaluation, what it means for various stakeholders, and the role and responsibilities of local elected leaders during the revaluation process.

en-US

20:48

Ep. 6: What’s Your Form of Government?

A Day in the Life ·

2021/03/25

Faculty Members Kim Nelson and Carl Stenberg summarize the various forms of local government in North Carolina. These include the prevailing Manager/Council and County Manager forms, and the Mayor/Council form used by some smaller municipal jurisdictions. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of each form, andof the distinct leadership roles and responsibilities in each form.

en-US

38:19

Ep. 5: The Lingo Of Mental Disabilities In NC

A Day in the Life ·

2020/11/12

The words that describe the different kinds of mental disabilities can be confounding for laymen, and the terminology for the organizational structures are equally confusing. In this podcast Mark Botts, SOG faculty member who specializes in this field of law, helps make sense of the “alphabet soup” as he talks with Kevin Leonard, Executive Director of the NC Association of County Commissioners.

en-US

38:19

Ep. 5: The Lingo of Mental Disabilities in NC

A Day in the Life ·

2020/11/12

The words that describe the different kinds of mental disabilities can be confounding for laymen, and the terminology for the organizational structures are equally confusing. In this podcast Mark Botts, SOG faculty member who specializes in this field of law, helps make sense of the “alphabet soup” as he talks with Kevin Leonard, Executive Director of the NC Association of County Commissioners.

en-US

19:26

Ep. 4: Thriving Workplaces

A Day in the Life ·

2019/09/26

Faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis discusses effective workplace routines and strategies that keeps employees engaged and motivated.

en-US

6:20

Ep 2: A Day in the Life: Solving Wicked Problems

A Day in the Life ·

2019/08/19

In this episode, faculty member Margaret Henderson provides strategies local elected officials can use to deal with intransigent, cross-cutting problems where no one entity is in charge.

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8:14

Ep 3: A Day in the Life: No such thing as a free lunch

A Day in the Life ·

2019/08/19

In this episode, faculty members Frayda Bluestein and Norma Houston discuss the legal and ethical issues that govern when officials should avoid accepting gifts and favors and explain what the law says on the issue.

en-US

18:19

Ep 1: A Day in the Life: Managing Conflict

A Day in the Life ·

2019/07/06

This episode describes how conflicts arise daily in elected office, and there are respectful ways to manage it. It includes tips from Yadkin County Commissioner Kevin Austin and Morrisville Town Council Member Liz Johnson.

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