2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973.
§ 143B-437.44. (This part has a delayed repeal date. See notes.) Legislative findings.

Part 2F. e‑NC Initiative.

(This part has a delayed repeal date. See notes.)

§ 143B‑437.44.  (This part has a delayed repeal date. See notes.) Legislative findings.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1)        The North Carolina Rural Internet Advisory Authority (RIAA) was created by the General Assembly in S.L. 2000‑149 and, in large measure, successfully accomplished the goals set forth for the RIAA and then dissolved as required by law.

(2)        An organized effort must continue to ensure that the citizens of North Carolina keep pace with the ever faster technological changes in telecommunications and information networks in order to assure the economic competitiveness of North Carolina with special focus on rural and urban distressed areas.

(3)        Affordable, high‑speed Internet access is a key competitive factor for economic development and quality of life in the New Economy of the global marketplace.

(4)        High‑speed Internet access and the broadband applications it delivers are the necessary platforms that will support development of emerging technology‑based sectors of great economic promise, for example, biotechnology and nanotechnology, as well as the continued competitiveness of traditional industries.

(5)        The intent of the e‑NC Authority is to continue and conclude the work of the North Carolina Rural Internet Access Authority, as specified in G.S. 143B‑347.47. (2003‑425, s. 1.)