GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 1861

Short Title:  Robeson Leadership Funds.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Locks; Hasty and DeVane.
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Referred to:  Appropriations.
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May 9, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ESTABLISH THE "LEADERSHIP ROBESON”PROGRAM IN ROBESON COUNTY.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to Robeson County $10,000 for the 1989-90 fiscal year for the "Leadership Robeson”Program established by the Robeson County Human Relations and Unity Commission; provided that this appropriation shall be matched with non-State funds on the basis of $1.00 of non-State funds for every $2.00 of State funds.
The purpose of the Program shall be to recruit and train young adult leaders and potential leaders in the skills needed to promote harmony and unity in Robeson County.  Training shall cover community analysis skills, conflict management skills, crisis intervention skills, and skills in understanding the historic and geographic implications for Robeson County's future.  Program participants shall represent the three dominant races in the county in equal numbers.  The Program shall consist of one year training periods for three consecutive years with classes of at least 15 participants per year.
Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1989.