A town is contracting for the purchase of a firetruck. The vendor requests this clause to be included in the contract: “The Town will be responsible for any unforeseen tariff/surcharge from suppliers.” Should the town agree? The answer is no. … Read more The post Tariff Clauses: Why “Blanket Agreements” Don’t Work appeared first on Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law.| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
When most people hear the title finance officer, they picture someone working on spreadsheets, paying bills, or preparing financial statements. While those tasks are part of the job, the role of a finance officer in North Carolina local government goes much … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
Many local governments in North Carolina own and manage water and wastewater utilities as public enterprises. These services are costly to keep running, and smaller systems often have difficulty setting rates that generate enough revenue to cover both operating expenses … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
The Town of Tamperville, NC disconnects a customer’s water service for nonpayment. Two weeks later, a staff member reviewing usage data notices something unusual. Water is being used at the property, even though service has not been restored. A technician … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
The law surrounding property tax exemption applications, already confusing, was made even murkier under a bill recently signed by the governor. Session Law 2025-20 (HB91) allows for retroactive exemption applications, but only for the religious exemption and only for the … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
When a state transportation project requires the relocation of water or sewer lines, the cost of moving that infrastructure often falls on the local government that owns it. These expenses, known as nonbetterment costs, can be significant, especially for smaller … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
It is common for North Carolina counties and municipalities to seek out state or federal grants and loans to help fund local projects. These external funding sources can be essential to getting work done, especially in communities with limited local … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
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