Anita Ruth Powers

This entire document is a public record. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2025 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO-CHANGE FORM ELECTRONIC FILING This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix ANITA RUTH POWERS Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) Are you a CANDIDATE for elected office? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, for what position are you seeking election? (Specify name of office seeking in box below.) Do you currently hold this position? ☐ Yes ☐ No State Government Job or Post-Service Filer (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List the complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) James Sprunt Community College Trustees Judicial Officer, Post-Service Filer, or Appointee (Specify office) Legislator, Post-Service Filer, or Appointee (House or Senate) This entire document is a public record. AFFIRMATION I have carefully reviewed my most recently filed Statement of Economic Interest Long Form and my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my No Change Form is a public record. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and . . . subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 02/18/2025 Signature Date ANITA RUTH POWERS Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form.

This entire document is a public record. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2024 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO-CHANGE FORM ELECTRONIC FILING This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Ms. Anita R Powers Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) Are you a CANDIDATE for elected office? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, for what position are you seeking election? (Specify name of office seeking in box below.) Do you currently hold this position? ☐ Yes ☐ No State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List the complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) James Sprunt Community College Trustees Judicial Officer or Filing Post-Service (Specify office.) Legislator or Filing Post-Service (Specify House or Senate.) AFFIRMATION I have carefully reviewed my most recently filed Statement of Economic Interest Long Form and my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my No Change Form is a public record. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and . . . subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 04/30/2024 Signature Date Anita R Powers Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form.

This entire document is a public record. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2023 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO-CHANGE FORM ELECTRONIC FILING This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix ANITA Ruth POWERS Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) Are you a CANDIDATE for elected office? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, for what position are you seeking election? (Specify name of office seeking in box below.) Do you currently hold this position? ☐ Yes ☐ No State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List the complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) James Sprunt Community College Trustees Judicial Officer or Filing Post-Service (Specify office.) Legislator or Filing Post-Service (Specify House or Senate.) AFFIRMATION I have carefully reviewed my most recently filed Statement of Economic Interest Long Form and my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my No Change Form is a public record. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and . . . subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 03/21/2023 Signature Date ANITA Ruth POWERS Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form.

This entire document is a public record. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2022 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO-CHANGE FORM ELECTRONIC FILING This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Ms. Anita Ruth Powers Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) Are you a CANDIDATE for elected office? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, for what position are you seeking election? (Specify name of office seeking in box below.) Do you currently hold this position? ☐ Yes ☐ No State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List the complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) James Sprunt Community College Trustees Judicial Officer (Specify office.) Legislator (Specify House or Senate.) AFFIRMATION I have carefully reviewed my most recently filed Statement of Economic Interest Long Form and my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my No Change Form is a public record. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and . . . subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 04/01/2022 Signature Date Anita Ruth Powers Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form. This entire document is a public record.

CT a— ZEN STATE ETHICS COMMISSION ——— A >7 2021 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST RECEIVED To NO CHANGE FORM This entire form must be completed to fulfill pon your SEI filing obligation. NC ETHICS Commission [Fier's Name (First, Middle, Last) _ —— prenx | rsthome | middiename | vo [sume | | 7 | fifo Huth vuers Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) State Government Job (Specify agency and postion.) | Board/Commission (List the complete names of al Store ards on which you are serving or are being considered.) Tomes Sprunt Community Gileje- oar: Trustees | Judicial Officer (Specify office.) Legislator (Specify House or Senate.) AFFIRMATION X have carefully reviewed my most recently fled Statement of Economic Interest Long Form and my respanses continue | 0'b true, correct, and complet tthe best of my knowlade and oalet. | 1 have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, Interest, or property for the purpose of concealing It from disclosure whi retaining an equitable interes. understand that my No Change Form is public record. have read and understand the following statues: N.C.G.5. § 1384-26. Concealing or fling to disclose material information. 1a statement of economic intrest. shall be Quity of a Class 1 misdemeanor and .. . subject to disciplinary action under G5. 136-45 N.C.G.5. 5 1384-27. Penlty for fase information. A fling persan who provides fase Information on a statement of economic Interest. . knowing that the information als 5 Quity of a Class H felony 1d shall be subject t disciplinary scion under G.5. 1384-45. | 1 affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. rez — H=o2b-J02] Signature Bate A Hues. Printed Name ‘Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form. This entire document is a public record.

This entire document is a public record. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2020 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO-CHANGE FORM This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. FOR STAFF USE ONLY Date Received: Checked for completion ______ Scanned _______ Date______ Entered in DB ____by______ Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Anita R Powers Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List the complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) James Sprunt Community College Trustees Judicial Officer (Specify office.) Legislator (Specify House or Senate.) AFFIRMATION The information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments except for the Confidential Form Regarding Unemancipated Children public records. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and . . . subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm that I have reviewed my most recently filed 2019 Statement of Economic Interest and that as of December 31, 2019, my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 04/09/2020 Signature Date Anita R Powers Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form.

This entire document is a public record. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2019 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO-CHANGE FORM This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. FOR STAFF USE ONLY Date Received: Checked for completion ______ Scanned _______ Date______ Entered in DB ____by______ Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix ANITA RUTH POWERS Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List the complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) James Sprunt Community College Trustees Judicial Officer (Specify office.) Legislator (Specify House or Senate.) AFFIRMATION The information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments except for the Confidential Form Regarding Unemancipated Children public records. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 163A-191. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and . . . subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 163A-415. N.C.G.S. § 163A-192. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 163A-415. I affirm that I have reviewed my most recently filed 2018 Statement of Economic Interest and that as of December 31, 2018, my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 04/15/2019 Signature Date ANITA RUTH POWERS Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form.

RE: NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF FO CovILANGE LIT USE ONY ly. ELECTIONS AND ETHICS ENFORCEMENT Bie Recs vee "#2018 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST 919-814-3600 aww ncsbe.gov/Ethics/SEL 18 APR -G PY 307 THIS ENTIRE FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO FULFILL fe YOUR SEI FILING OBLIGATION een Supe. Sorc 8 FILER'S NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) . Prefix First Nome Middie Name Last Name Suffix CURRENT EMPLOYER J08 TITLE Ea ly NATURE OR TYPE OF BUSINESS / REASON FOR FILING (COMPLETE ALL THAT APPLY) ‘STATE GOVERNMENT JOB (Specify Agency and Position) | BOARD/COMMISSION (List complete name of all State | boards on which you are serving or are beng considers JUDICIAL OFFICER (Speci Office) LEGISLATOR (Specty House or Senate) A. Do other immediate family members reside in your household? Nves Cho When used throughout ts form, the term Immediate family includes your spouse (unless legally separated). It iso | includes members of your extended fart (yu an your SpOUSE's chidren. Grandchidren, paronts, arandparents, and Sigs, 30d the spouses of cach of (hose parsons) who reside in your household. | ist the full nome of al adults 2nd emancipated minors i your housenold. A minor is 3 <hid under 18 years od Minors are emancipated by marriage, entistment in the US miltary, or court order for ermanc pation FULL NAME OF ADULTS & RELATIONSHIP | EMPLOYER 308 TITLE NATURE OF EMANCIPATED MINORS | _ BUSINESS The SEX and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 0f10 B. List ONLY the initials of ail unemancipated minors in your household below. A minor is a child under 18 years old. | Note: You must list the full name of each minor child on the Confidential Form available at the end of this document. INITIALS FOR | RELATIONSHIP EMPLOYER 308 TITLE NATURE OF UNEMANCIPATED BUSINESS MINORS | i J J PROPERTY INTERESTS 1. As of December 31, 2017, 8 you. your spouse, or members of your immediate fami: A Have an ownership interes! m North Carolin real estate {including your resicence) with market value of $10,000 or more? Kyes to Owner of Real Estate | % Ownership Interest | Location by City Location by County Doritos fo fv ere 735 4 itlice fi ptf nisi Ff vers 3ls Y| widlace Ley! 5. Lease or rent real estate or personal property 12.0 fm the State of North Carolina with a market value of $10,000 or more> ves Bo Name of Lessor Name of Lessee If Real Estate, Location | If Personal Property, (Renter) by City & County Describe 2. At any time during 2016 or 2017, 4G you, your spouse, or members of your Immediate family sell to or buy from the State of Narth Carolina personal property wih 3 market value of $10,000 or more’ Des no Name of Purchaser Name of Seller Type of Property The SEL and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 10 FINANCIAL INTERESTS 3. AS of December 31, 2017, 0d you, your soGuse. or members of aur Inmedits family own any of the (lowing financial interests valued at $10,000 or more’ LIST EACH COMPANY INDIVIDUALLY, A. Stock in a publicly owned company? —Oves Rho SE EE D0 10% list Gnership mierests in 3 widely Taig investment furd (including mutual funds, regueied estment companies, or pension or deferred compensation plans) f- (1) the und is publicly traded or 45 #55ets are moely Giversitia: and (1) neither you nor an immediate family member are able to Control the 3ssets neld in the mutual fund investment company, o pension or deferred compensation plan Owner of Interest Full Name of Company (Do not use a tieker symbol) . Stock Options in a company or business? Tres Ro Owner of Stock Option Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) ! J . J . Interests n 8 non-publKly owe company or businass entity (including Interests in sole proprietorshivs, partnerships, imited partnerships, Joint ventures, lmted abity companies, Imes 13bilty partnerships, and closely held corporations)? Clves INo- If “No,” procee to question 4. Owner of Interest Name of Company or Business Entity € (1). For each non-public owned company or business entity (the “primary company”) identified in question | 3.C_above, please st the names of any offer companies or business abies n which the prmary company ‘owns Securies or equity Interests valued at over $10,000, f Anown Non-Publicly Owned Company or Business Entity | Other Companies in which the Primary Company (the Primary Company) ‘Owns Security or Equity Interests Nore or Not Known i = — — The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 3of 10 (2). 1 you know that any company or business ntay listed in 3.C or 3.C[1) above has any material business Cealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina, or 1 reguited oy the Stat, owe a ore! ascrption of that business acti. Nome of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State 7 None or Not Known | 5. As of December 31, 2017, were vou, your spouse, or mersbers f your immediate farnty he beneficiancs of vested trust with 3 vale of $10,000 or mare that was created. established, or controlled by you? 03 nt 4st assets held in bind trusts. See 2017 SEL Helpful Tips fo the definition of “Vested Trust” and “Blind Trust, ves iho Name and Address of Trustee Description of the Trust Your Relationship to the Trust 5. As of Dacamogr 31, 2017, 4d you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family have abies of $10,000 or more, excluding the morigoge on your primary personal fes.dence? Examples include credit ard debts, euro loans, Student loans. personal loans and ntea-famiy deo | [Cyes RNo i | Name of Debtor (You, Spouse, Immediate Family Type of Creditor (Commercial Bank, Credit Union, Member) Individual, etc.) I | | ©. st cach source of income not specific amounts) of racre than $5,000 receved by you, your spouse, o members of your immediate family during 2017. Include salary, wages, state/iocal government retirement, professional fees, Ronorana, interest, dwidends, fancal Income, business income, and other types of Income required 10 be reported on your | State and ragerat tox recurn, | Bo nat include income received from the following sources: » Capital gains » Federal government retirement > Military retirement » Social security income/SSDX Recipient of Income Name of Source Type of Type of Income Business / Industry 11 nae ns reportanie income over 35,000 i 2017. Alay L french [afde ad AC Sede. Copied | pedi | The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page dof 10 PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC RELATIONSHIPS | 7(a). During 2017, were you, your spouse or members of your |mmediete famiy 3 director, officer, governing board MEmBr, EMBloyes, INGepAnGEN: CONSE", or registered boy of 3 NANTON COrparation ¢ organ cabon operating Eh Sisk of orth Carcin PRmary fo rious, charabie, scenic, rary. SUske hea on on, o educations) purposes? Ives No if Ho. proceed to question Boat Ist State boards or ante, or enies created by a poltcal subdivision of the State, | > 50 not is orgamation af ach ou are mers member | Name of Person His/Her position Name of Nonproit Nature of Business or Corporation or Organization | Purpose of Organization [766.11 he onorant corporations or crganzaton sted above do busess wit te Sate of Noah Carlin o receive State funds, please provide 8 bef descnpron of the nae of that sass, 1 khan or ih whch due Sgence cou reasonably oe knowt Name of Nanprofi Corporation or Organization Describe State Business or State Funding None or fo kroun 5. Dung 2017 were vou, your suse © marbers of your WEARS family a Grictor, Ger. 3 governing Board member 0 any city, organ ation, or Sdvaxacy 3rauh wih 41 MRETES in MAST over Ah vEur ager of Boor) ay Fave yrsieuon? ves tao Leoisiator/luicil Officer You are not required to comple this question if you are lng because VEU ae 3 1eotor or a uc officer or you 30 fg 55 an appre 1 tro after 00 10 st arganiarons of which you ae oly > member not sering na leaders rae) Nome of Person Name of Society, Organization Leadership position ! or Advocacy Group (Director, Officer, Board Member) The SEX and any attachments, exclucing the Confidential Form, are public records. Pages of 10 [taste ram ar an copy busines in ro were ssccted whe you ra member cr rede Tami woh an amples, recor. Fen, bor, ropL 8 oo magn of Deven br S018 i Name of Person | Relationship to Filer Name of Company Role of Parson | Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State | | Rot appicasle (ho entites sted on #5a7 | | 16. tr vou » practicing atarney? [VCR —— i | 1f “Yes”, check each category of legal representation in which you or the law firm with which you are affiliated has earned | egariees of mors tan $16,000 during 3037 To Local Government _I Real Property. Securities Cex priticoi Oves XNo | Type of Business Nature of Services Rendered I The SEL and any attachments, excliding the Confidential Form, are public records. Pages oro « Licensed by the State board or employing entity with which you are or will be associated or + Regulated by the State board or employing entity with which you are or will be associated oF « Have 2 business relationship with the State board or employing entity with which you are or will be associated? Yes SiNo [Legislator Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete Uns question if you are fling because You are a legislator or a judicial officer (“judicial officer” is defined in the SEI Helofui Tips) or you are fing as an appointee to those offices. Name of Person Name of Employer Type of Relationship (if applicable) (Licensing, Regulatory, Business) | | 13. Are you, your spouse or a member of your Immediate family currently registered as a Ioboyist or lobby'st principal, or were you registered as such within the 12 montis preceding your filing of this form? | Ove Kno Name of Lobbyist Lobbyists Principal Date of Registration | Registration Expiration — 1 SR | OTHER DISCLOSURES EE meee 1 14. During any calendar quarter In 2017 (but only the time period after you were appointed, employed or filed or were nominated as a candidate), did you « receive any “git(s)" exceeding $200 per quarter from 3 person or group of persons acting togather, and + when both you and those persons) were outside North Caroling at the time you accepted the giR(s), and « the gift(s) were given under circumstances that would lead 3 reasaneble person to conclude that they were given for lobbying? Oves Xno [#00 not report gifts given by members of your extended family. B D0 rot report gifts that nave previously been reported by you to the Department of the Secretary of State on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” Date Item Received Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Item Received Estimated Market Value ‘The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 7 of 10 15. During 2017 (but only tre Ume period after you were appointed, employed, or led or were nominated a6 a candidate) cid vou + accept a “scholarship” exceeding $200 from a person or Group of persons acting together and + those person(s) were outside North Carina and + the scholarship was related © your PUBIC 50siton? A “scholarship” is a grant-in-aid, either direct or indirect, to attend a conference, meeting, or similar event, including tuition, travel, lodging, meais, and other similar expenses. “Yes XXNo (Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete tis question i you are a Judicial officer or you are fing as judicial officer appointee. > D0 not report its that have previously deen reported by you to the Department of the Secretary of State on the “Expense Report for Exampied persons.” > Lagislaters are not required to report scholarships paic by 2 nonpartisan legislative organization of which the legislator or the General Assembly 5 8 member or partcpant or an afiate of that organization. Date of ‘Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Event Estimated Market Scholarship. Value 16. Wiare you appointed or are you being considered for an 33Pointment to a covered board by the Governor or anther Council of State member” Council of State members are: » Govemor » ie. Governor » Secretary of State » State Augior » State Treasurer > Superintendent of Pubic Instruction » Attorney General » Commissioner of Agriculture » Commissioner of Labor » Commissioner of Insurance Ove xno 1 Yes", lst all contributions you (NOT immediate family members) made during 2017 with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 to the Governor or other Council of State member who Sppointed you. Contributions are Gefned in N.C.G.S. 163-276.6(6) and include, but are not imited to, “any advance, conveyance, epost, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, payment, Gf, ledge or subscnation of maney or anyeNing of value whatsoever, oate Amount I Contributed to [7 No contribution(s) with & comutative total of mare than £1,000 The SET and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 8 of 10 | 17. Are you an appointee or prospective appointee to: | Fire |<. a meter of any of th tovowing boars. I — weston 18. 0. If So, were you appointed or are you being considered for appointment te that | Yes | No foe Se weston 18. | Lves Lio Lives XNo Offense Date of Conviction County of Conviction State of Conviction | 19. A1 you aware of any toe formation na yo Bees ry 55a the Se Eric Commission n adam you Conn vou Some wih oe Ste Covers omen LiYes 30M yes, loss provide such mormation ben. The SE and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Pages orto AFFIRMATION —— | } | Sighgiure ~ 7 Date 7 Sy fr A Faery FE — | pie stemes, onsen, corumentuonte, oi ot soe or am orm The SEE and any attachments, excluding the Gonidentia Form, re public records. Page 100110

7% NORTH CAROLINA STATE ETHICS COMMISSION [rome nr ey 4d; 2017 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO CHANGE FORM il Sh creas cmpeio EL THIS ENTIRE FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO [scams oot FULFILL YOUR ETHICS FILING OBLIGATION % entered in 057240 FILE'S NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) [Profoc | rirstName [middie Name Last Name Suffix YN — ™ REASON FOR FILING (COMPLETE ALL THAT APPLY) ‘STATE GOVERNMENT JOB (Speciy Agency and Position) | BOARD/COMMISSION (List the complete name of ai State boards on which you are sening or ar being considered James Sprant Grmmunlylollege Eoad JUDICIAL OFFICER (Specify Office) LEGISLATOR (Specty Rouse or Senate) [AFFRMATION A ffm Sha the information provid in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto re rue, Complete, and curate t the pes of my knowedge and beet also certify tht have not transferred, and wil not transfer, any asset, interest, or propery for the purpose of concealing irom disclosure While retaining an squtabie Interest. understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments or supplements thereto (with the exception of the Confidential For regarcing Unemancipated Children) are ubIK record. 1 scknowledoe that 1 have read and understand N.C.G.S. 1384-26 regarding concealing or fang to disciose materia information 3nd N.C.G.5. 1384-27 regarding providing fase frmation: § 1384-26. Concealing or fling to disclose material information. A fing person who knowingly conceas or knowinol fais to disclose information tht is requiec to be discosed on staament of economic interest under this Arice 3nall be Gulky of Class 1 misdemeanor 3nd Shall be subject 1 Gcipinary action under 6.5. 136A45. § 136-27. Penaty for aise information. A fing person who provides flse infomation on a statement of economic interest a required under ths Article Knowing that the information i false 15 Qulty of 3 Cass H felony nd shal be subject to iscatnary action under G5. 1388.45. I hereby affirm that X have reviewed my most recently filed 2016 Statement of Economic Interest and that as of Decembes.31, 2016, my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and beter | Tag " Signa Hal Printed Name Submit SIGNED, ORIGINAL documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form. “This entire document Is a public record.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2016 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST CANDIDATE 919-814-3600 www.ethicscommission.nc.gov 2016 ELECTION FILER'S NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix ANITA RUTH POWERS CURRENT EMPLOYER JOB TITLE SELF ATTORNEY NATURE OR TYPE OF BUSINESS LEGAL REASON FOR FILING (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) CANDIDATE For (Please specify the office for which you are running) District Court Judge STATE GOVERNMENT JOB (Please specify the agency for which you work or are being considered) BOARD/COMMISSION (Please list complete name of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered) JUDICIAL OFFICER (Please specify the office you hold) LEGISLATOR (Please specify House or Senate) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 of 11 A. Do other immediate family members reside in your household? Yes No When used throughout this form, the term Immediate family includes your spouse (unless legally separated). It also includes members of your extended family (your and your spouse’s children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and siblings, and the spouses of each of those persons) who reside in your household. List the full name of all adults and emancipated minors in your household. A minor is a child under 18 years old. Minors are emancipated by marriage, enlistment in the US military or court order for emancipation. FULL NAME OF ADULTS & EMANCIPATED MINORS RELATIONSHIP EMPLOYER JOB TITLE NATURE OF BUSINESS WAYNE EDWARD BRANCH SPOUSE SELF CEO, OWNER PRINT SERVICES B. List ONLY the initials of all emancipated minors in your household below. A minor is a child under 18 years old. Minors are emancipated by marriage, enlistment in the US military or court order for emancipation. Note: You must list the full name of each minor child on the Confidential Form available at the end of this document. INITIALS FOR UNEMANCIPATED CHILDREN RELATIONSHIP EMPLOYER JOB TITLE NATURE OF BUSINESS PROPERTY INTERESTS 1. As of December 31, 2015, did you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family: A. Have an ownership interest in North Carolina real estate (including your residence) with a market value of $10,000 or more? Yes No Owner of Real Estate % Ownership Interest Location by City Location by County ANITA POWERS AND WAYNE EDWARD BRANCH 100 WALLACE DUPLIN ANITA POWERS 100 WALLACE DUPLIN ANITA POWERS AND WAYNE EDWARD BRANCH 100 ROCKY POINT PENDER ANITA POWERS AND WAYNE EDWARD BRANCH 100 KNIGHTDALE WAKE B. Lease or rent real estate or personal property to or from the State of North Carolina with a market value of $10,000 or more? Yes No Name of Lessor Name of Lessee (Renter) If Real Estate, Location by City & County If Personal Property, Describe The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 11 2. At any time during 2014 or 2015 , did you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family sell to or buy from the State of North Carolina personal property with a market value of $10,000 or more? Yes No Name of Purchaser Name of Seller Type of Property FINANCIAL INTERESTS 3. As of December 31, 2015, did you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family own any of the following financial interests valued at $10,000 or more? A. Stock in a publicly owned company? Yes No Do not list ownership interests in a widely held investment fund (including mutual funds, regulated investment companies, or pension or deferred compensation plans) if: (i) the fund is publicly traded or its assets are widely diversified; and (ii) neither you nor an immediate family member are able to control the assets held in the mutual fund, investment company, or pension or deferred compensation plan. Owner of Interest Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) B. Stock Options in a company or business? Yes No Owner of Stock Option Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) C. Interests in a non-publicly owned company or business entity (including interests in sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and closely held corporations)? Yes No If "No", proceed to question 4. Owner of Interest Name of Company or Business Entity ANITA POWERS LAW OFFICE OF ANITA R. POWERS WAYNE E. BRANCH LSG, LLC The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 3 of 11 C (1). For each non-publicly owned company or business entity (the “primary company”) identified in question 3.C above, please list the names of any other companies or business entities in which the primary company owns securities or equity interests valued at over $10,000, if known. Non-Publicly Owned Company or Business Entity (the Primary Company) Other Companies in which the Primary Company Owns Security or Equity Interests None or Not Known C (2). If you know that any company or business entity listed in 3.C or 3.C(1) above has any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina, or is regulated by the State, provide a brief description of that business activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State None or Not Known 4. As of December 31, 2015, were you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family the beneficiaries of a vested trust with a value of $10,000 or more that was created, established, or controlled by you? Do not list assets held in blind trusts. See 2016 SEI Helpful Tips for the definition of “Vested Trust” and “Blind Trust.” Yes No Name and Address of Trustee Description of the Trust Your Relationship to the Trust The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 4 of 11 5. As of December 31, 2015, did you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family have liabilities of $10,000 or more, excluding the mortgage on your primary personal residence? Examples include credit card debts, auto loans, student loans, personal loans and intra-family debt. Yes No Name of Debtor (You, Spouse, Immediate Family Member) Type of Creditor (Commercial Bank, Credit Union, Individual, etc.) ANITA POWERS CREDIT CARD ANITA POWERS AND SPOUSE COMMERCIAL BANK SPOUSE COMMERCIAL BANK ANITA POWERS AND SPOUSE MORTGAGE COMPANY ANITA POWERS AND SPOUSE MORTGAGE COMPANY 6. List each source of income (not specific amounts) of more than $5,000 received by you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family during 2015. Include salary, wages, state/local government retirement, professional fees, honoraria, interest, dividends, rental income, business income, and other types of income required to be reported on your State and federal tax returns. Do not include income received from the following sources: Capital gains Federal government retirement Military retirement Social security income/SSDI Recipient of Income Name of Source Type of Business/Industry Type of Income I had no reportable income over $5,000 in 2015. ANITA POWERS LAW OFFICE OF ANITA R. POWERS LEGAL SERVICES SALARY ANITA POWERS LAW OFFICE OF ANITA R. POWERS LEGAL SERVICES BUSINESS INCOME WAYNE BRANCH LSG, LLC PRINTING SALARY WAYNE BRANCH DUNCAN PARNELL PRINTING COMMISSION PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC RELATIONSHIPS The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 5 of 11 7(a). During 2015, were you, your spouse or members of your immediate family a director, officer, governing board member, employee, independent contractor, or registered lobbyist of a nonprofit corporation or organization operating in the State of North Carolina primarily for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, public health and safety, or educational purposes? Yes No If "No", proceed to question 8. Do not list State boards or entities, or entities created by a political subdivision of the State. Do not list organizations of which you are a mere member. Name of Person His/Her Position Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Nature of Business or Purpose of Organization 7(b). If the nonprofit corporations or organizations listed above do business with the State of North Carolina or receive State funds, please provide a brief description of the nature of that business, if known or with which due diligence could reasonably be known. Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Describe State Business or State Funding None or Not Known Please answer the following question as it pertains to the following board/agency: District Court Judge 8. During 2015, were you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family a director, officer, or governing board member of any society, organization, or advocacy group with an interest in matters over which your agency or board may have jurisdiction? Yes No Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing because you are a legislator or a judicial officer or you are filing as an appointee to those offices. Do not list organizations of which you are only a member (not serving in a leadership role). Name of Person Name of Society, Organization or Advocacy Group Leadership Position (Director, Officer, Board Member) 9(a). List the name of each company or business with which you were associated where you or a member of your immediate family was an employee, director, officer, partner, proprietor, or member or manager as of December 31, 2015. Name of Person Relationship to Filer Name of Company Role of Person No Business Associations The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 6 of 11 9(b). If you know that any company or business entity listed in 9(a) above had any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina or was regulated by the State as of December 31, 2015, provide a brief description of that business activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State Not applicable (No entities listed on #9a) No relationship / Not known 10. Are you a practicing attorney? Yes No Judicial Officer/State Attorney If “Yes”, check each category of legal representation in which you or the law firm with which you are affiliated has earned legal fees of more than $10,000 during 2015. Administrative Admiralty Corporate Criminal Decedent’s Estates Environmental Insurance Labor Local Government Real Property Securities Tax Tort litigation (including negligence) Utilities Regulation Other category not listed. 11. During 2015, were you a licensed professional (other than an attorney) or did you provide consulting services individually or as a member of a professional association for which you charged or were paid over $10,000? Yes No Type of Business Nature of Services Rendered The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 7 of 11 Please answer the following question as it pertains to the following board/agency: District Court Judge 12. Are you or your employer, your spouse or members of your immediate family, or their employer currently: • Licensed by the State board or employing entity with which you are or will be associated or • Regulated by the State board or employing entity with which you are or will be associated or • Have a business relationship with the State board or employing entity with which you are or will be associated? Yes No Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing because you are a legislator or a judicial officer (“judicial officer” is defined in the SEI Helpful Tips) or you are filing as an appointee to those offices. Name of Person Name of Employer (if applicable) Type of Relationship (Licensing, Regulatory, Business) 13. Are you, your spouse, or a member of your immediate family currently registered as a lobbyist or lobbyist principal or were you registered as such within the 12 months preceding your filing of this form? Yes No Name of Lobbyist Lobbyist’s Principal Date of Registration Registration Expiration OTHER DISCLOSURES 14. During any calendar quarter in 2015 (but only the time period after you were appointed, employed or filed or were nominated as a candidate), did you • receive any gift(s) exceeding $200 per quarter from a person or group of persons acting together, and • when both you and those person(s) were outside North Carolina at the time you accepted the gift(s), and • the gift(s) were given under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that they were given for lobbying? Yes No Do not report gifts given by members of your extended family. Do not report gifts that have previously been reported by you to the Department of the Secretary of State on the "Expense Report for Exempted Persons." Date Item Received Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Item Received Estimated Market Value The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 8 of 11 Please answer the following question as it pertains to the following board/agency: District Court Judge 15. During 2015 (but only the time period after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate) did you • accepted a “scholarship” exceeding $200 from a person or group of persons acting together and • those person(s) were outside North Carolina and • the scholarship was related to your public position? A “scholarship” is a grant-in-aid, either direct or indirect, to attend a conference, meeting, or similar event, including tuition, travel, lodging, meals, and other similar expenses. Yes No Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are a judicial officer or you are filing as a judicial officer appointee. Do not report gifts that have previously been reported by you to the Department of the Secretary of State on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” Legislators are not required to report scholarships paid by a nonpartisan legislative organization of which the legislator or the General Assembly is a member or participant or an affiliate of that organization. Date of Scholarship Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Event Estimated Market Value Please answer the following question as it pertains to the following board/agency: District Court Judge 16. Were you appointed or are you being considered for an appointment to a covered board by the Governor or another Council of State member? Council of State members are: • Governor • Lt. Governor • Secretary of State • State Auditor • State Treasurer • Superintendent of Public Instruction • Attorney General • Commissioner of Agriculture • Commissioner of Labor • Commissioner of Insurance Yes No If “Yes”, list all contributions you (NOT immediate family members) made during 2015 with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 to the Governor or other Council of State member who appointed you. Contributions are defined in N.C.G.S. 163-278.6(6) and include, but are not limited to, “any advance, conveyance, deposit, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, payment, gift, pledge or subscription of money or anything of value whatsoever.” Date Amount Contributed to No contribution(s) with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 9 of 11 Please answer the following question as it pertains to the following board/agency: District Court Judge 17. Are you an appointee or prospective appointee to: a. the head of a principal state department (e.g. cabinet secretary) appointed by the Governor; or b. a North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals, Superior or District Court Judge; or c. a member of any of the following boards: • ABC Commission • Coastal Resources Commission • State Board of Education • State Board of Elections • Division of Employment Security • Environmental Management Commission • Industrial Commission • Human Resources Commission • Rules Review Commission • Board of Transportation • UNC Board of Governors • Utilities Commission • Wildlife Resources Commission Yes No If "No", proceed to question 18. d. If so, were you appointed or are you being considered for appointment to that public position by a Council of State member? Council of State members are listed in question 16. Yes No If "No", proceed to question 18. e. If so, you must indicate whether during 2015 you (not immediate family members) engaged in any of the following activities with respect to or on behalf of the candidate or campaign committee of the Council of State member who appointed you to your public position: i. Collected contributions from multiple contributors, took possession of such multiple contributions, and transferred or delivered those collected contributions to the candidate or committee? Contributions are defined in question 16. Yes No ii. Hosted a fundraiser at your residence or place of business? Yes No iii. Volunteered for campaign-related activities, which include, but are not limited to, phone banks, event assistance, mailings, canvassing, surveying, or any other activity that advances the campaign of a candidate? Yes No 18. Have you ever been convicted of a felony for which you have not received either: (i) a pardon of innocence; or (ii) an order of expungement regarding that conviction? Yes No Offense Date of Conviction County of Conviction State of Conviction The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 10 of 11 19. Are you aware of any other information that you believe may assist the State Ethics Commission in advising you concerning your compliance with the State Government Ethics Act? Yes No If yes, please provide such information below. AFFIRMATION I affirm that the information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also certify that I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments or supplements thereto (with the exception of the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children) are public record. I acknowledge that I have read and understand N.C.G.S. 138A-26 regarding concealing or failing to disclose material information and N.C.G.S. 138A-27 regarding providing false information: § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest under this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest as required under this Article knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I Agree. It is my intention that this check box constitutes my electronic signature. By checking this box I certify that the information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Filed Electronically 2/14/2016 Signature Date ANITA RUTH POWERS Printed Name The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 11 of 11

NORTH CAROLINA STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2016 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO CHANGE FORM FILER'S NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix ANITA RUTH POWERS REASON FOR FILING (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) STATE GOVERNMENT JOB (Please specify the agency for which you work or are being considered) BOARD/COMMISSION (Please list complete name of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered) James Sprunt Community College Trustees; JUDICIAL OFFICER (Please specify the office you hold) LEGISLATOR (Please specify House or Senate) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 of 2 AFFIRMATION I affirm that the information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also certify that I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments or supplements thereto (with the exception of the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children) are public record. I acknowledge that I have read and understand N.C.G.S. 138A-26 regarding concealing or failing to disclose material information and N.C.G.S. 138A-27 regarding providing false information: § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest under this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest as required under this Article knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I hereby affirm that I have reviewed my most recently filed 2015 Statement of Economic Interest and that as of December 31, 2015, my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I Agree. It is my intention that this check box constitutes my electronic signature. By checking this box I certify that the information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Filed Electronically 2/14/2016 Signature Date ANITA RUTH POWERS Printed Name The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 2

NORTH CAROLINA STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2015 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST No-Change Form FILER'S NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix ANITA RUTH POWERS REASON FOR FILING (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) STATE GOVERNMENT JOB (Please specify the agency for which you work or are being considered) BOARD/COMMISSION (Please list complete name of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered) James Sprunt Community College Trustees; JUDICIAL OFFICER (Please specify the office you hold) LEGISLATOR (Please specify House or Senate) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 of 2 AFFIRMATION I affirm that the information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also certify that I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments or supplements thereto (with the exception of the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children) are public record. I acknowledge that I have read and understand N.C.G.S. 138A-26 regarding concealing or failing to disclose material information and N.C.G.S. 138A-27 regarding providing false information: § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest under this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest as required under this Article knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I hereby affirm that I have reviewed my most recently filed 2014 Statement of Economic Interest and that as of December 31, 2014, my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I Agree. It is my intention that this check box constitutes my electronic signature. By checking this box I certify that the information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. ANITA RUTH POWERS Printed Name Filed Electronically 4/15/2015 Signature Date The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 2