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North Carolina Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Environmental Sustainability Report
North Carolina's lieutenant governor is the only elected official to have powers in both the
legislative and executive branches of state government. Under the constitution, the lieutenant
governor is first in line to succeed the governorship should that office become vacant. In the
legislature, the lieutenant governor is the president of the Senate, serving as its chief presiding
officer, which requires directing debate of bills on the Senate floor.
The lieutenant governor is also a member of the Council of State. The lieutenant governor serves
on many boards and commissions, including the State Board of Education, the North Carolina
Board of Community Colleges, and the Information Resource Management Commission. The
lieutenant governor also makes appointments to various boards and commissions to advise the
legislature and executive branches of state government on policy matters.
In January 2001, Beverly E. Perdue became the 32nd individual to serve as lieutenant governor
of North Carolina. A resident of New Bern, Perdue represented Craven, Pamlico and Carteret
(part) counties in the North Carolina State Senate from 1990 to 2000. Perdue served as co-
chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee for six years.
Environmental Sustainability Plan
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor has recently joined the environmental sustainability
initiative and is proud to be a partner in this important effort. "State government should be a
leader and a role model in protecting our precious natural resources and managing our
operations to help secure an environmentally sustainable future. By developing environmentally
sustainable practices, we can help preserve the environment that makes our state such a special
place to live," says Lieutenant Governor Perdue.
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is one of state government's smallest offices. As we
begin the challenge to ensure that our operations are environmentally sustainable, we would like
to highlight the following:
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Recycling. The office recycles paper, newspapers, magazines, junk mail,
plastic, aluminum and printer cartridges.
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Buying recycled products.
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Reducing paper use. The office uses online communication as much as
possible and encourages double-sided copying.
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Supporting historic preservation. In addition to the office in the State
Legislative Building, the lieutenant governor's staff is also located in the
historic Hawkins-Hartness House. The staff is committed to using this
downtown historical building and maintaining its quality and future
environmental sustainability.
Contact: Crissie Curtis
(919) 733-7350
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