143-506.10. Designation of growth centers; achieving balanced growth. It shall be the policy of the State of North Carolina to support the expansion of the State and to designate growth areas or centers with the potential, capacity and desire for growth. The Governor, with the advice of county and municipal government officials and citizens, is […]
143-506.11. Citizen participation. The Governor shall establish a process of citizen participation that assures the expression of needs and aspirations of North Carolina’s citizens in regard to the purposes of this Article. (1979, c. 412, s. 6.)
143-506.12. Policy areas. The following program area guidelines shall become the policy for the State of North Carolina: (1) To encourage diversified job growth in different areas of the State, with particular attention to those groups which have suffered from high rates of unemployment or underemployment, so that sufficient work opportunities at high wage levels […]
143-506.13. Implementation of a State-local partnership. The Governor, with the advice of the State Goals and Policy Board, shall establish a statewide policy-setting process for Balanced Growth, in partnership with local government, that brings about full participation of both the State and local government. The purpose of this State-local partnership is to arrive at joint […]
143-506.6. Title. This Article shall be known as the North Carolina Balanced Growth Policy Act. (1979, c. 412, s. 1.)
143-506.7. Purposes. The purposes of this Article are to declare as a policy that the State of North Carolina shall encourage economic progress and job opportunities throughout the State; support growth trends which are favorable to maintain a dispersed population, to maintain a healthy and pleasant environment and to preserve the natural resources of the […]
143-506.8. Declaration of State Balanced Growth Policy. The General Assembly of North Carolina recognizes the importance of reaching a higher standard of living throughout North Carolina by maintaining a balance of people, jobs, public services and the environment, supported by the growing network of small and large cities in the State. The General Assembly of […]
143-506.9. Cooperation of agencies. The General Assembly encourages, to the fullest extent possible, all State agencies to review their existing policies, procedures and regulations to bring them into conformity with the provisions of this Balanced Growth Policy. (1979, c. 412, s. 4.)
