North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 168. Persons with Disabilities § 168-11. Reporting by Protection and Advocacy Agency for persons with disabilities

The designated Protection and Advocacy Agency (Agency) for this State shall report to the General Assembly twice per year on actions the Agency has taken in its efforts to advocate for persons with disabilities.  The Agency shall submit its reports to the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Health and Human Services during session and to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services during the interim.

Upon review, the General Assembly is encouraged to examine the activities of the Agency to determine the impact on current and future State budgets.  The Agency is encouraged to annually hold six meetings with the public throughout the State to share the Agency's findings in the reports required by this section.  Nothing in this section impacts the Agency's ability to perform work within its governing laws.