Easley Aids Vets in State Hiring and Promotion, Gives Stronger Voice in Personnel Policies, Helps Active Duty Military


Gov. Mike Easley today announced he signed into law three House bills to help North Carolina armed services veterans and National Guard families. The three bills are:

House Bill 1412: “An act to clarify veterans preferences with state departments, agencies and institutions.”
House Bill 1413: “An act providing for the designated appointment of a veteran of the armed forces to the State Personnel Commission.”
House Bill 1357: “An act to allow a child who is not a domiciliary of a local school administrative unit to attend, without payment of tuition, the public schools of that unit if the child resides with an adult who is a domiciliary of that unit because the child’s parent or guardian has been called to active military duty or active duty with the National Guard.”

“Our veterans have made tremendous sacrifices so the rest of us can enjoy our liberty and security,” Easley said. “Providing a voice in setting state personnel policy and a recognition of service when it comes to hiring or promotion is small but well deserved recognition. Read more