One of CPRC's most critical roles for the region is that of a convener and mediator between local governments and partner organizations working to improve coordinated planning, share resources, and identify solutions that reduce duplication.

Member Working Groups

Member Working Groups consist of council members, staff representatives, and external stakeholders. The aim of these working groups is to facilitate communication and collaboration on specific areas of interest or expertise to tackle issues or concerns and develop initiatives that can result in regional development while taking into consideration community's needs, environmental protection, economic growth, and social equity.

A new working group comprised of all or some of our membership is created when one of the following is identified:

  • A long-standing and ongoing need for coordination that extends beyond one meeting or project.
  • An emerging challenge that impacts multiple local governments.
  • An opportunity to leverage local funds or expertise through a collaborative effort.

Explore our current working groups and purchasing consortiums below:

Mission

Bring together representatives from the communities in southern Moore County to: 

  • initiate projects, programs, and agreements that address identified issues of mutual interest, and 

  • share information about development, infrastructure, and other projects that cross jurisdictional boundaries between the Town of Aberdeen, Town of Southern Pines, and Village of Pinehurst.

Work Plan Project Links:

Short-Term Rentals Report

Regional Occupancy Tax Comparison

Joint Zoning Maps:

Members

  • Aberdeen
  • Pinehurst
  • Southern Pines

Mission

The Triangle Sustainability Partnership aims to enable joint purchasing, outreach, and education on clean energy issues, most notably solar energy. Participating local governments work collaboratively on regional campaigns and projects to promote and increase access to clean energy sources within their communities. 

Participating Communities

  • Chatham County
  • Durham County
  • Orange County
  • City of Durham
  • City of Raleigh
  • Apex
  • Carrboro
  • Cary
  • Chapel Hill
  • Hillsborough
  • Morrisville 

The Partnership's "Solarize the Triangle" campaign took place during Summer 2022 and Summer 2023 in partnership with provider Solar Crowdsource.

Solarize the Triangle

The Triangle Regional Solid Waste Consortium is a partnership of city and county solid waste departments aimed at developing strategies and regional approaches in the areas of solid waste collection and disposal, recycling, biosolids, composting, yard waste, and household hazardous materials.  

TRSWC convenes bi-monthly and allows for solid waste departments to share insights, challenges, and solutions. CPRC staff is committed to assisting the consortium by providing research and education on solid waste best practices, detailed reviews of solid waste programs, and processes to develop short and long-term strategies for Consortium members. 

Participating Members

  • Apex
  • City of Durham
  • Cary
  • Chatham County
  • Holly Springs
  • Raleigh
  • Wake County
  • Durham County
  • Orange County

TRSWC is open to all local governments in the CPRC region.

Our Drug and Alcohol testing program assists member governments and partner agencies comply with the testing program requirements of the U.S Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Transit Administration.

Through a long-standing partnership with provider SafeTWorks, the program provides technical expertise including:

  • monitoring federal regulations
  • conducting random selections, reporting results, and record keeping
  • database maintenance and policy and procedure development
  • Employee, supervisory, and designated employer representative (DER) training.
  • Federal Clearinghouse compliance

Current Participants

  • Benson
  • Chatham County
  • Fuquay-Varina
  • GoTriangle
  • Hillsborough
  • Holly Springs
  • Knightdale
  • NC State University
  • Orange County
  • Pinehurst
  • Pittsboro
  • Sanford
  • Siler City
  • Smithfield
  • Wendell
  • Zebulon

Consortium Contact
Alana Keegan, akeegan@centralpinesnc.gov

The purpose of the Regional Strategy & Innovation Group is to assist thought leaders and practitioners who are responsible for developing and executing strategy and innovation initiatives within their organizations by facilitating targeted discussions that explore industry trends and promote the sharing of ideas, resources, and lessons learned.

The group is open to any one who works in this space or is interested in learning about government innovation. Email Jenny Halsey, jhalsey@centralpinesnc.gov, to be added to the network list. 

CPRC’s Human Resources Consortium is a collaborative initiative designed to strengthen the capacity of local governments across the region through intergovernmental partnership and shared expertise. By working together, member governments can access high-quality data, streamline HR processes, and develop coordinated strategies that support recruitment, retention, and long-term workforce success. 

Goals and Current Initiatives of the Consortium  (PDF, 74.4 KB)

Structure 

The Consortium is structured as an intergovernmental partnership open to all local governments in the CPRC region. Members participate in shared decision-making, help shape Consortium priorities, and guide long-term regional HR strategy. Membership dues are based on each jurisdiction’s employee count and include access to class and compensation technology as well as dedicated CPRC staff support. 

Current Participating Local Governments  

  • Town of Hillsborough 
  • Town of Zebulon 
  • Town of Wendell 
  • Town of Garner 
  • Town of Wake Forest 
  • Wake County 
  • Town of Carrboro 
  • Town of Clayton  
  • Town of Southern Pines 

For questions about the Consortium, membership, or costs to participate, please contact Hannah Schuette at hschuette@centralpinesnc.gov