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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-07 RM Exhibits ~; /,~- ,, R E S O L U T I O N Traditionally, The Democratic Party has been the party of the people It has been the party of the farmers, labor, small businessmen, minorities, women, the rich and the poor There are many areas, state and national, that have significant parts of their population both unrepresented and underrepresented in local governments To enable The Democratic Party to live up to its reputation as being the party of the people, serious consideration must be given to bringing about changes in local governments that will allow all persons to be represented, regardless of their race, creed, color, sex, national organ or financial status District representation is one form of government .that allows all areas of cities and other political subdivisions and all classes of people, regardless of their status, to be repre- sented in their governing bodies Today, it is probably the fairest of all systems of representation It is the system through which The Democratic Party can achieve its ideal and be the party of the people Now, therefore, be it resolved, by The Democratic Party of the State of North Carolina, that we hereby adopt, as a part of the party's platform, the implementation of district repre- sentation system throughout North Carolina, that we might achieve the true ideal of government, "full political participation of all of our citizens" NEW HANOVER COUNTY DE'~10CRATIC PARTY ti "' The Democratic Party has historically been the Party concerned about the well being of the poor, the minorities, the elderly, the small businessman and the small farmer The Democratic Party has historically been the Party concerned about responsive government and responsibility in government In other planks and sections of this platform, we recognize the problem of the low income level of the elderly, we recog- nize the adverse effect of inflation on the small businessman and the minority businessman, and, we speak repeatedly about responsible government The one thing for certain that would have a devastating affect on the poor, the elderly, the minority acid small businessman is an extended and uncontrolled high rate of inflation Therefore, we propose to add under the economy plank the following While we recognize the need for continued balanced economic growth in North Carolina, the Democratic Party urges all local and State governmental officials, members of the Legis- lature, and those elements of the private sector, both labor and management, to take whatever steps necessary to bring the rate of inflation under control in order for the elderly and the poor to survive and for the small and minority businessman to remain solvent NEW HANOVER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY r .~ i~ - ~,l ,w. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ADOPTED FEBRUARY 17, 1969 THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY DOTH ORDAIN Section 1 That the Subdivision Regulations of the County of New Hanover adopted February 17, 1969, be amended as follows 1 Amend Article I, Section 1 to read as follows Section 1 Authority The provisions of this ordinance are adopted under authority granted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina in Article 18, Chapter 153A of the North Carolina General Statutes 2 Amend Article II, Section 1, Subsection (15) to read as follows (15) Planning Commission The Wilmington-New Hanover Planning Com- mission, or a committee formed by the Planning Commission under its Rules of Procedures for the purpose of plat review as pre- scribed by this ordinance 3 Amend Article III, Section 3 1 to read as follows 3 1 The subdivider shall submit one (1) sepia print of the preliminary plat to the Wilmington-New Hanover Planning Department at least ten (10) working days prior to the fourth Monday of the month to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on that date The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor 4 Amend Article III, Section 3 3, Subsection (3) to read as follows (3) Upon approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider may proceed in accordance with the preliminary plat as approved and the re- quirements of this ordinance as follows (a) Preparation of the final plat, and, (b) The installation of the required improvements, or (c) Submit a final plat concurrently with the preliminary plat accompanied by the guarantee of improvements as prescribed in Article V, Section 2 of this ordinance 5 Amend Article III, Section 4 1 to read as follows 4 1 The Subdivider shall submit four (4) copies of the final plat [one (1) drawn in ink on film or linen not more than 21 x 30 inches nor less than 8-1/2 x 11 inches for recording in the Register of Deeds Office and three (3) additional copies] to the Planning Department not less than ten (10) working days prior to the fourth Monday of the month to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on that date Section 2 Any ordinance or part of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent of such conflict, is hereby repealed Page 1 of 2 Pages Section 3 This ordinance is adopted in the interest of public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption Adopted this `~ ~ day of 1978 Chairman and ommission ~c~~ ~ Commissi/oner'"" - '~ ~R,~.l~- Commis~ioner (r'~~~=G Commissioner ,%- r Commissioner Page 2 of 2 Pages