GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1997

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 163

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Sponsors: Representative Cole.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

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February 13, 1997

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STUDY BY THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION OF THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR INCORPORATION OF NEW MUNICIPALITIES.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the process and requirements for incorporation on new municipalities, including:
(1)	Whether newly incorporated municipalities should be required to provide a specified minimum level of services within a stated time;
(2)	Whether receipt of various State-shared local revenues should be contingent on a minimum level of taxation and the provision of a specified level of services; and
(3)	The powers and duties granted under existing laws to new municipalities.
The Commission shall make a report to the 1997 General Assembly (Regular Session 1998) on the subject authorized by this resolution.
Section 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.