2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 127C - Advisory Commission on Military Affairs.
§ 127C-4. Purposes.

§ 127C‑4.  Purposes.

The Commission shall have the following responsibilities and duties:

(1)        Advise the Governor and Secretary of Commerce on how to strengthen the State's relationship with the military to protect the installations of this State from the results of any future defense budget cuts or military downsizing by providing a sound infrastructure, affordable housing, and affordable education for military members and their families, working to be viewed by national military leaders as the most military‑friendly State in the nation.

(2)        Develop a strategic plan to provide initiatives to support the long‑term viability and prosperity of the military of this State that shall include, at least:

a.         A comprehensive Economic Impact Study of Military Activities in North Carolina to be conducted by the North Carolina State University Department of Economics and the East Carolina University Office of Regional Development.

b.         A Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats (SWOT) Analysis conducted by a professional strategic planning group on the current status of the military in North Carolina.

(3)        Study ways to improve educational opportunities for military personnel in North Carolina.

(4)        Assist in coordinating the State's interests in future activities of the Department of Defense.

(5)        Promote initiatives to improve the quality of life for military personnel in this State. (2001‑424, s. 12.1.)