INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES
FOR USE OF LEGISLATIVE COMPLEX
BY NON-LEGISLATIVE GROUPS
1. The RULES FOR USE OF STATE LEGISLATIVE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS were
restated on May 5, 2014. The following spaces may be requested:
• The Legislative Building Cafeteria for a breakfast.
• The area outside the North entrance to the State Legislative Building (Portico – see #20
below)
• No other locations in the Legislative Complex may be reserved.
2. Should an emergency arise while using the Legislative Complex, contact the General Assembly
Police at 919-733-2159.
3. Legislative meetings always have precedence for space in the Legislative Complex. If your
approved space is needed for legislative business, every attempt will be made to relocate your
group to suitable space within the Legislative Complex.
4. No person, other than officers and members of the General Assembly may have a press or news
conference in the Legislative Complex.
5. Legislative Complex committee rooms are only available to members. If available, committee
rooms are for the members’ convenience to meet with groups. The member must be present at all
times during the meeting.
6. Do not move tables or chairs in committee rooms.
7. No food or beverage is allowed in the committee meeting rooms.
8. Reserved space may not be “re-sold” (i.e. Association reserving space for an advocacy day then
charging its members to participate).
9. No parking is provided other than in surrounding Visitor Parking lots for non-legislative groups
using the Legislative Complex.
10. A public Wi-Fi network (NCGAPUBLIC) is available throughout the Legislative Complex.
11. Do not move furniture in Legislative Building courtyards.
12. Sound amplification systems are not to be used in public areas (courts/lobbys, etc.) of the
Legislative Complex.
13. Do not block any entrance, exit, hallway, walkway, stairway, restroom or office doorway. Do not
block the pedestrian bridge over Lane Street. Do not impede handicap accessibility.
14. Signs may not be affixed to any structure or any equipment in the Legislative Complex.
15. Electrical outlets in the 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1300 courts are located in the planters in the
courtyards.
16. A snack bar and full-service cafeteria are located in the Legislative Building and a snack bar is
located in the Legislative Office Building (open only on week days).
17. No food is to be served with your meeting/demonstration unless you have been given permission
prior to the event.
18. The Legislative Food Service is the provider of any type food served in the Legislative Complex.
Contact Steve Wiseman, Food Services Manager, at 919-733-6032 or steve.wiseman@ncleg.net.
19. Catered meals may not be set up in any inside public area of the Legislative Complex. Public
areas may not be reserved for the sole purpose of serving a meal. Boxed lunches (prepared by the
NCGA Food Services) may be dispensed from public areas but should be taken back to offices,
outside garden areas, or tables throughout the entire complex for consumption.
20. Light afternoon snack (ice cream, cookies) may be served on the Portico. Please discuss with
Steve Wiseman to see if NCGA Food Services can assist with snack. Outside vendors using
specialized mobile carts will be considered.
21. You are responsible for leaving your assigned space clean. Dispose of trash properly.
22. A fee will be charged for the use of the Legislative Complex for Saturday and Sunday use. This
fee covers the additional personnel needed for weekend use of the building(s). The fee is $45 per
hour of use (from arrival to departure).
