Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of local governance can be a challenging endeavor.

That's why Central Pines Regional Council is here to lend a helping hand to our member governments. We provide a comprehensive range of support services designed to empower your community and enhance your ability to serve your residents effectively. 

As communities take on ever-expanding responsibilities, we recognize the strain it can put on your limited staff capacity and resources. Our primary mission is to make your life easier by offering cost-efficient technical assistance and staffing solutions that align seamlessly with your budget, ensuring you achieve your goals without breaking the bank.

Making a Request for Support

Member government stakeholders who foresee an upcoming need or want to discuss a local or regional assistance gap can fill out the service form below. A staff member will be in touch with you in 2-3 business days. 

Central Pines is your community's partner. We stand ready to provide expert assistance across a broad spectrum of categories, ensuring no challenge is too daunting for your team. From filling staff gaps and developing operational plans and guidance to assisting with community plans, facilitating important or difficult discussions, and implementing strategic plans, we've got you covered. 

We are currently offering the following direct assistance:

Human Resources

Central Pines recognizes the importance of supporting operations and human resource needs within local governments and organizations across the region. They offer a range of services aimed at helping entities strengthen their operational efficiency, develop effective HR practices, and promote a skilled workforce.

  • Pay and Classification or Market Studies
  • Organizational Impact Studies
  • Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium
  • Job Recruitment Marketing
Facilitation

Effective collaboration is the cornerstone of success for leaders and teams. CPRC’s facilitation services are designed to empower boards and staff to overcome challenges, enhance problem-solving, and set clear goals.  With a focus on transparency, curiosity, and compassion, we work alongside your team to design and tailor purposeful and engaged meetings that produce results

  • Council and Budget Retreats
  • Leadership Retreats
  • Strategic Planning
  • Multijurisdictional Projects 
Financial Management & Sustainability

Central Pines is proud to offer our member governments with financial management support through a strong bench of experienced local government finance professionals with experience managing operations in large and small cities, towns, and counties in North Carolina. As a mission-driven organization, we prioritize the sustainability and success of your local government above all else and are dedicated to ensuring that you align with best fiscal practices.

  • Accounts Payable & Payroll
  • General Bookkeeping
  • Policy Development and Organizational Assessments
  • Budget Development
  • Grant Accounting & Administration
  • On-Call Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Support
  • Capital Improvement Planning
  • Tailored Staff and/or Software Training
  • Financial Management Consulting
Community Planning

Central Pines supports local governments in developing comprehensive plans and partnerships that guide community growth and development. We provide assistance in identifying goals and objectives, conducting data analysis, and facilitating public engagement processes. By offering guidance on best practices and helping local governments align local plans and community needs with regional priorities, Central Pines aids in the creation of effective community plans.

  • Current Planning
  • Long-Range Planning
  • Small Area Plan Development
  • Watershed Planning
  • Zoning Administration
  • Code Enforcement
  • Climate and Resilience Planning
Data and Analysis

Central Pines plays a critical role in developing data, maps, and geospatial analysis to help local governments make informed decisions about transportation, land use, demographics, employment, and more. The CPRC Data Team creates and analyzes different types of information  -how many people live in an area, where people work, how they travel - to help local governments decide where to build roads, transit, houses, job centers, and schools. 

  • Growth Forecasting Services (CommunityViz)
  • Mapping and GIS Services
  • Community Growth Audits
  • Housing & Opportunity Site Analysis