Working under the direction of a delegation of locally elected officials representing member governments, the Cape Fear Council of Governments (CFCOG) plans and administers a variety of federal, state, and local programs. The Cape Fear Council of Governments is proud of its cooperative relationships with both the public and private sectors of the four county area. This closely coordinated effort has resulted in the sponsorship of a variety of programs and services that are helping to meet the needs of local citizens.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING (AAA) - The AAA is the organization mandated by the Older Americans' Act to advocate for older adults in the four county area through programs administration, planning and development. Federal, state and local funds support the following programs: congregate and home delivered meals, transportation, in-home aide services, minor home repair, legal services, adult day care, day health, group respite, care management, senior center operations, information/referral, and case assistance. The AAA program also provides an Ombudsman, who with the help of county advisory committees resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents in long-term care facilities.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -Workforce investment activities are designed to increase the employment, retention, and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill attainment by participants, and, as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productive and competitiveness of the local, state and national economy.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - Staff provides professional assistance in planning and management to area local governments. Assistance ranges from preparing land use or community development plans to the preparation of applications and the administration of Community Development Block Grant Programs. As well, staff assists with the creation and administration of zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations, economic development projects, recreation plans, creation of policy manuals, fixed asset inventories, personnel policy documents and position classification and pay plans. Staff also assists in the preparation of non-profit agency grant applications and special projects. Planning and Development Services sponsors workshops on topics of interest to local government officials. Technical assistance is provided to regional advisory committees concerned with natural resources, economic development, transportation, water quality and coastal issues. The COG acts as a North Carolina State Data Center affiliate and as a Region O State Clearinghouse Coordinator. Work Force Development Section.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES - Staff provides professional technical and mangement services to local governments and the Cape Fear Council of Governments. Information and referral, data storage, evaluation, training, facilitation, and assistance is available to member Municipal and County Governments.

ANNUAL REPORT- The Cape Fear Council of Government's 2003-2004 Annual Report is now available online. This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat, you can download it here for free.