he North Carolina League of Municipalities works each year to provide members with the best information, resources, and knowledge to help all municipalities across the state succeed in their individual goals. Each year, we like to demonstrate a high-level overview of the work being done across each team within the League for our members. NEW SERVICE LINES Since 2021, the League has worked to build a team of subject matter experts to help cities and towns in North Carolina utilize their American Rescue Plan funds appropriately and effectively. The League’s Technical Assistance for Cities department houses the ARP field services team that visited 464 different municipalities in 2023 and conducted 590 site visits in total. These site visits include providing the assistance we offer through various ARP Service Lines: • The Legal Services saw 14 towns sign on for assistance. • The Grant Writing Services connected 53 members to Witt O’Brien’s, the League’s grant services provider, for a consultation or are in grant identification/pursuance. • 34 towns began Municipal Accounting Services (MAS) software conversion, with seven conversions fully completed by the end of 2023. • 27 towns utilized Cybersecurity Services (outside of MAS towns, which are provided cybersecurity assessments through the program). T LEAGUE UPDATE NCLM’s 2023 Year in Review ISABELLA MORMANDO Communications Associate • The League hired a Communications & Multimedia Strategist in 2023 to help towns tell the story of how they have made transformational investments in their communities with their ARP funds across North Carolina. Let the League help you share those stories and encourage growth and prosperity across the state. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS In February 2023, the League held its annual Town & State Dinner which had 444 members and 80 legislators in attendance. This year, Town & State Dinner: From Jones St. to Main St. is traveling across the state and hosting five different events throughout March and April. Town & State Dinner provides the opportunity for local leaders to connect with their state SOUTHERN CITY Quarter 1 2024 10
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