North Carolina § 147-54 - 6. International relations assistance.
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§ 147-54. 6. International relations assistance.
The Secretary of State may offer direct and indirect assistance in matters relating to international relations and protocol to other governmental agencies and units of the State of North Carolina. The assistance may be provided upon request of the intended recipient when resources are available for these purposes. The Secretary of State, on behalf of the State, may accept gifts, donations, devises, or other forms of voluntary contributions, apply for grants from public and private sources, and may expend funds received under this subsection for the purpose of promoting international relations and hosting foreign dignitaries and leaders in North Carolina. All funds and gifts received pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to audit by the Office of the State Auditor and all funds shall be expended in conformity with the Executive Budget Act and shall become the property of the State. History (1999-260, s. 3; 2011-284, s. 104.) Editor's Note. - This section was enacted as G.S. 147-54.5 and was redesignated as G.S. 147-54.6 at the direction of the Revisor of Statutes. Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2011-284, s. 104, effective June 24, 2011, substituted "devises" for "bequests" in the first sentence of subsection (b).
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Section 147-54 ("6. International relations assistance.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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