- The Treasurer is the State’s chief financial officer, officer banker, and a member of the Council of State. They are chiefly in charge of making sure the state remains in good financial health.
- The Treasurer manages NC’s pension and healthcare plans. The North Carolina Retirement System is a division of the Department of State Treasurer, which administers the pensions of state and local employees.  
- The Treasurer is the official depository and investor of the State’s funds, meaning they are responsible for managing the state’s investments and borrowing activities.
- The Treasurer provides financial support to local governments. They are in charge of receipt and disbursement of funds while making sure the funds meet all obligations of the state. 
- The Treasurer is elected for a 4-year term. This position has no term limit.

The chief financial officer of the state, tasked with managing the state's investments

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Financial Management

Corruption

Consumer Protection

Retirement

Treasurer

- The North Carolina Supreme Court is like the US Supreme Court. They have jurisdiction to review the appeal of any decision of lower courts, whether on the matter of law or legal inference. The NC Supreme Court typically only hears matters related to state law.
- The NC Supreme Court consists of 7 judges, called Justices. There is one Chief Justice and six Associate Justices. They are the final authority on the North Carolina Constitution. 
- Supreme Court Justices are the final court for appeals in North Carolina. Decisions they make on state law are final. During an appeal, the Supreme Court is primarily tasked with considering whether an error occurred at trial or in judicial interpretation of the law.
- Supreme Court Associate Justices decide cases as a group, much like the US Supreme Court. 
- Supreme Court Justices are elected for eight year terms and races are partisan. 

One of seven judges who serve on the highest court in North Carolina

Criminal Justice

Gerrymandering

Civil Rights

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Legal Experience

Community Involvement

Supreme Court Associate Justice

- The Court of Appeals Judge reviews proceedings that occurred in the trial courts for errors of law or legal procedure. They decide if the trial court correctly applied the law to the case.
- The Court of Appeals Judge deals with a majority of cases appealed from the Superior and District courts in civil and criminal cases.
- They are the only intermediate appellate court in the state, meaning they are the only court that sits between lower courts and the state Supreme Court.
- Judges on the Court of Appeals are elected for an 8-year term and there are 15 total judges.  Elections are partisan. 

Hears appeals on decisions made by lower courts

Court of Appeals Judge

- The Governor is the chief executive of the state and is tasked with faithfully carrying out the laws of the state. 
- The Governor can advocate for their legislative agenda. They also can veto legislation passed by the state legislature. However, a supermajority in the state legislature can vote to adopt a bill despite the Governor's veto. 
- The Governor appoints more than 350 statewide boards and commissions. The Governor appoints department heads, who make up the Cabinet. 
- The Governor is elected for a four-year term, with a limit of two consecutive terms. The governor must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the U.S. for five years, and a resident of North Carolina for two years immediately preceding the election. 

The chief executive of the state, who plays a significant role in the laws made every year

Public Safety

Environment

Taxes

Economy

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Governor

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Public Health

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

County Commissioner

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 

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North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice

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Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 12

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North Carolina Governor

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Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 15

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Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 14

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