A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE NORTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEBT SETOFF PROGRAM (2006-09-11/R-3)

WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 105A, Setoff Debt Collection Act, authorizes the North Carolina Department of Revenue to cooperate in identifying debtors who owe money to qualifying local agencies and who are due refunds from the Department of Revenue; and

WHEREAS, the law authorizes the setting off of certain debts owed to qualifying local agencies against tax refunds; and

WHEREAS, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and the North Carolina League of Municipalities have jointly established a clearinghouse to submit debts on behalf of agencies as defined in G.S 105A-2 (6), effective January 1, 2006 and thereafter as provided by law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Town of Chapel Hill may participate in the debt setoff program and hereby designates the Finance Director as the person to hold hearings and conduct necessary proceedings; and that the Town Manager is authorized to execute such documents and agreements as necessary to participate in the debt setoff program.

This the 11^th day of September, 2006.