Chapter 147

171 published sections.

Article 1 - Classification and General Provisions

N.C.G.S. § 147-1 — Public State officials classified.
N.C.G.S. § 147-2 — Legislative officers.
N.C.G.S. § 147-3 — Executive officers.
N.C.G.S. § 147-4 — Executive officers – election; term; induction into office.
N.C.G.S. § 147-5 — Executive officers – report to Governor; reports transmitted to General Assembly.

Article 2 - Expenses of State Officers and State Departments

N.C.G.S. § 147-6 — Expenses paid by warrants; statements filed.
N.C.G.S. § 147-7 — Traveling expenses on State's business.
N.C.G.S. § 147-8 — Mileage allowance to officers or employees using public or private automobiles.
N.C.G.S. § 147-9 — Unlawful to pay more than allowance.
N.C.G.S. § 147-9.1 — Municipalities and counties exempt.

Article 2A - Annuities and Deferred Compensation for Teachers and State Employees

N.C.G.S. § 147-9.2 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 147-9.3 — Annuity contracts; salary deductions.
N.C.G.S. § 147-9.4 — Deferred Compensation Plan.

Article 3 - The Governor

N.C.G.S. § 147-10 — Governor to reside in Raleigh; mansion and accessories.
N.C.G.S. § 147-11 — Salary and expense allowance of Governor; allowance to person designated to represent Governor's office.
N.C.G.S. § 147-11.1 — Succession to office of Governor; Acting Governor.
N.C.G.S. § 147-12 — Powers and duties of Governor.
N.C.G.S. § 147-13 — May convene Council of State; quorum; journal.
N.C.G.S. § 147-13.1 — Governor's power to consolidate State agencies.
N.C.G.S. § 147-14 — Appointment of private secretary; official correspondence preserved; books produced before General Assembly.
N.C.G.S. § 147-15 — Salary of private secretary.
N.C.G.S. § 147-16 — Records kept; certain original applications preserved; notice of commutations.
N.C.G.S. § 147-16.1 — Publication of executive orders.
N.C.G.S. § 147-16.2 — Duration of boards and councils created by executive officials; extensions.
N.C.G.S. § 147-16.3 — Timely nominations if legislative body must confirm.
N.C.G.S. § 147-17 — May employ counsel in cases wherein State is interested.
N.C.G.S. § 147-18 — To designate "Indian Day."
N.C.G.S. § 147-19 — To appoint a day of thanksgiving.
N.C.G.S. § 147-21 — Form and contents of applications for pardon.
N.C.G.S. § 147-23 — Conditional pardons may be granted.
N.C.G.S. § 147-24 — Governor's duties when conditions of pardon violated.
N.C.G.S. § 147-25 — Duty of sheriff and clerk on pardon granted.
N.C.G.S. § 147-26 — To procure great seal of State; its description.
N.C.G.S. § 147-27 — Affixing great seal a second time to public papers.
N.C.G.S. § 147-28 — To procure seals for departments and courts.
N.C.G.S. § 147-29 — Seal of Department of State described.
N.C.G.S. § 147-30 — To provide new seals when necessary.
N.C.G.S. § 147-31.1 — Office space and expenses for Governor-elect and Lieutenant Governor-elect; and other Council of State members-elect.
N.C.G.S. § 147-32 — Compensation for surviving spouses of Governors.
N.C.G.S. § 147-33 — Compensation and expenses of Lieutenant Governor.

Article 3A - Emergency War Powers of Governor

N.C.G.S. § 147-33.1 — Short title.
N.C.G.S. § 147-33.2 — Emergency war powers of the Governor.
N.C.G.S. § 147-33.3 — Orders, rules and regulations.
N.C.G.S. § 147-33.4 — Immunity.
N.C.G.S. § 147-33.5 — Federal action controlling.
N.C.G.S. § 147-33.6 — Construction of Article.

Article 4 - Secretary of State

N.C.G.S. § 147-34 — Office and office hours.
N.C.G.S. § 147-35 — Salary of Secretary of State.
N.C.G.S. § 147-36 — Duties of Secretary of State.
N.C.G.S. § 147-36.1 — Deputy Secretary of State.
N.C.G.S. § 147-37 — Secretary of State; fees to be collected.
N.C.G.S. § 147-39 — Custodian of statutes, records, deeds, etc.
N.C.G.S. § 147-41 — To keep records of oyster grants.
N.C.G.S. § 147-42 — Binding original statutes, resolutions, and documents.
N.C.G.S. § 147-43 — Reports of State officers.
N.C.G.S. § 147-45 — Distribution of copies of State publications.
N.C.G.S. § 147-46.1 — Publications furnished State departments, bureaus, institutions and agencies.
N.C.G.S. § 147-48 — Sale of Laws and Journals.
N.C.G.S. § 147-49 — Disposition of damaged and unsaleable publications.
N.C.G.S. § 147-50 — Publications of State officials and department heads furnished to certain institutions, agencies, etc.
N.C.G.S. § 147-51 — Clerks of superior courts responsible for Appellate Division Reports; lending prohibited.
N.C.G.S. § 147-54 — Printing, distribution and sale of the North Carolina Manual.
N.C.G.S. § 147-54.1 — Division of Publications; duties.
N.C.G.S. § 147-54.3 — Land records management program.
N.C.G.S. § 147-54.4 — Certification of local government property mappers.
N.C.G.S. § 147-54.5 — Investor Protection and Education Trust Fund; administration; limitations on use of the Fund.
N.C.G.S. § 147-54.6 — International relations assistance.
N.C.G.S. § 147-54.7 — Abrogation of offensive geographical place-names.

Article 4A - Constitutional Amendments Publication

N.C.G.S. § 147-54.10 — Constitutional Amendments Publication.

Article 5A - Auditor

N.C.G.S. § 147-64.1 — Salary of State Auditor.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.2 — Legislative policy and intent.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.3 — Legislative and management control system.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.4 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.5 — Cooperation with Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations and other governmental bodies.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.6 — Duties and responsibilities.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.6B — Reports of improper governmental activities.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.6C — Cost of audit report published.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.6D — Cost of CPA audit report published.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.6J — Annual performance audit of the Department of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.7 — Authority.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.7A — Obstruction of audit.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.7B — Failure to respond to verification audit.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.8 — Independence.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.9 — Rules.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.10 — Powers of appointment.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.11 — Review of office.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.12 — Conflict of interest.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.13 — Construction.
N.C.G.S. § 147-64.14 — Severability.

Article 6 - Treasurer

N.C.G.S. § 147-65.1 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 147-65.2 — Salary of State Treasurer and certain Department employees.
N.C.G.S. § 147-66.2 — Deputy to act for Treasurer.
N.C.G.S. § 147-67.1 — Liability insurance for State Treasurer.
N.C.G.S. § 147-68 — To receive and disburse moneys; to make reports.
N.C.G.S. § 147-68.1 — Banking operations.
N.C.G.S. § 147-68.2 — Confidentiality of warrants issued by the State.
N.C.G.S. § 147-68.3 — To make short-term notes in emergencies.
N.C.G.S. § 147-68.4 — May demand and sue for money and property of State.
N.C.G.S. § 147-68.5 — Criminal record checks for the Department of State Treasurer.
N.C.G.S. § 147-68.6 — Information Technology fees; dispute resolution panel.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69 — Deposits of State funds in banks and savings and loan associations regulated.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.1 — Investments authorized for General Fund and Highway Funds assets.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.2 — Investments authorized for special funds held by State Treasurer.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.2A — Investments; special funds held by the State Treasurer.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.3 — Administration of Investment Authority's investment programs.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.4A — Support and assistance; Supplemental Retirement Board of Trustees.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.5 — Local Government Law Enforcement Special Separation Allowance Fund.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.6 — Swain County Settlement Trust Fund.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.8 — Annual report on new investment authority.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.9 — Third-party audit of State Treasurer's investments.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.10 — Investment policies and performance reviews of Retirement Systems investment programs.
N.C.G.S. § 147-69.12 — Reporting on the Investment Authority's investment programs.
N.C.G.S. § 147-70.1 — Creation of Investment Authority.
N.C.G.S. § 147-70.2 — Powers and duties of the Investment Authority.
N.C.G.S. § 147-70.3 — Taxation of Investment Authority.
N.C.G.S. § 147-70.4 — Confidentiality of Investment Authority records.
N.C.G.S. § 147-70.5 — Criminal record checks.
N.C.G.S. § 147-70.6 — Discharge of duties to funds.
N.C.G.S. § 147-71.1 — Board of Directors.
N.C.G.S. § 147-71.2 — Duties of the Board of Directors.
N.C.G.S. § 147-71.3 — Liability of Board of Directors.
N.C.G.S. § 147-72.1 — Chief Investment Officer.
N.C.G.S. § 147-73.2 — Ethics policies.
N.C.G.S. § 147-74 — Office of State Treasurer declared office of deposit and disbursement.
N.C.G.S. § 147-76 — Bookkeeping.
N.C.G.S. § 147-76.1 — Require deposit into the State treasury of funds received by the State.
N.C.G.S. § 147-77 — Daily deposit of funds to credit of Treasurer.
N.C.G.S. § 147-78 — Treasurer to select depositories.
N.C.G.S. § 147-78.1 — Good faith deposits; use of master trust.
N.C.G.S. § 147-79 — Deposits to be secured; reports of depositories.
N.C.G.S. § 147-80 — Deposit in other banks unlawful; liability.
N.C.G.S. § 147-81 — Number of depositories; contract.
N.C.G.S. § 147-82 — Accounts of funds kept separate.
N.C.G.S. § 147-83 — Receipts from federal government not affected.
N.C.G.S. § 147-84 — Refund of excess payments.
N.C.G.S. § 147-85 — Fiscal year.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86 — Additional clerical assistance authorized; compensation and duties.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.1 — Pool account for local government unemployment compensation.

Article 6A - Cash Management

N.C.G.S. § 147-86.10 — Statement of policy.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.11 — Cash management for the State.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.12 — Cash management for school administration units.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.13 — Cash management for community colleges.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.14 — Cash management for the General Court of Justice.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.15 — Cash management of the Highway Fund and the Highway Trust Fund.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.19 — Central bank digital currency payments prohibited.

Article 6B - Statewide Accounts Receivable Program

N.C.G.S. § 147-86.20 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.21 — State agencies to collect accounts receivable in accordance with statewide policies.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.22 — Statewide accounts receivable program.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.23 — Interest and penalties.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.24 — Debtor information and skip tracing.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.25 — Setoff debt collection.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.26 — Reporting requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.27 — Rules.

Article 6E - Iran Divestment Act

N.C.G.S. § 147-86.55 — Article title.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.56 — Findings.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.57 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.58 — Prohibitions on State investment.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.60 — Restrictions on contracts with the State or subdivisions of the State.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.61 — Exceptions.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.63 — No private right of action.

Article 6F - Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Trust

N.C.G.S. § 147-86.70 — Policy and definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.71 — ABLE Program.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.72 — ABLE Program Board of Trustees.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.73 — Administration of ABLE Program.

Article 6G - Divestment From Companies Boycotting Israel

N.C.G.S. § 147-86.80 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.81 — Prohibitions on State investment.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.82 — Restrictions on contracts with the State or subdivisions of the State.
N.C.G.S. § 147-86.83 — Exceptions.

Article 7 - Secretary of Revenue

N.C.G.S. § 147-87 — Secretary of Revenue; appointment; salary.

Article 8 - District Attorneys

N.C.G.S. § 147-89 — To prosecute cases removed to federal courts.
N.C.G.S. § 147-90 — Investigations of uses of deadly force.