General Counsel Manual

(Source: Chapter 143 - Article 3 (ncleg.net))

Chapter 143, Article 3 covers state departments, institutions, and commissions. Some sections of Chapter 143 have been repealed by Session Laws.

State Purchases and Contracts Rules

Title 1, Chapter 5 Purchase and Contract rules are available in digital form via the Office of Administrative Hearings website. This is the NC Administrative Code.

The North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) is a compilation of administrative rules from state agencies and occupational licensing boards.

(Source: About the North Carolina Administrative Code | NC OAH)

Continuing Legal Education (CLEs)

The North Carolina Secretary of State General Counsel Continuing Legal Education (CLEs) page provides information about Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses offered by the North Carolina Secretary of State General Counsel. CLE courses are designed to help lawyers stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments and maintain their professional competence.

The NC Secretary of State has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar as an approved CLE sponsor.

On the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) page, you find:

• Current Free CLEs offered by the NC SOS
• CLEs for your group
• Other CLEs

Note: The NC Secretary of State only reports whole hours to the NC State Bar.

We offer CLE speakers on topics such as:

• Secretary of State Update
• Trademarks and Trademark Enforcement
• Securities Law
• Lobbying Law
• Business Registration Using Secretary of State Services
• Advance Health Care Directives

Secretary Marshall, our attorneys, and division directors serve as CLE speakers.