State Relations

State Relations

The principal role of State Government Relations is to communicate the UNC System and its Board of Governors’ top priorities to state government officials, the NC General Assembly, key legislative and government staff, third party advocates, and other education groups.  State Government Relations strives to improve the relationship between government officials and the University, so that representatives and leaders have a greater understanding of the University’s value and the many ways its activities benefit the state.

State Government Relations is led by Drew Moretz.  As the vice president for State Government Relations, Moretz is the UNC System Office’s legislative liaison personnel to the NC General Assembly.

State Government Relations works directly with institutions through the 17-member, chancellor-appointed, State Relations Council (SRC). The SRC is active in the development of the University’s non-budget legislative agenda and assists in passing key pieces of legislation.

State Legislative Agenda

The UNC System Office works jointly with each institution to develop a state legislative agenda for the year. The University’s priorities reflect the highest needs of the chancellors and of the president. The Board of Governors approves the state legislative agenda for each year’s legislative session.

Legislative and Budget Proposals 2019-21 (PDF)

State Budget Information

State funds, provided as a part of the UNC System’s basic budget, serve as the University’s financial foundation. These funds are critical to the UNC System’s work to serve its 220,000+ students each year. Adequate state funding is essential to North Carolina’s constitutional mandate to provide access to quality, low-cost education.

Resources

How State Government Works
A general overview of the North Carolina General Assembly

Ethics Compliance
Details the strict ethics rules the University of North Carolina follows

Traveling to the NC General Assembly
Driving directions to the NC legislative buildings