NC S511

Establishes a process for creating and selecting county cluster maps for redrawing North Carolina Senate and House districts following the 2020 census, recognizing that multiple mathematically optimal cluster maps may exist.

Requires the State Board of Elections to develop a complete set of optimum cluster maps within 14 days of receiving 2020 census data, with option to delegate to Duke University's Department of Mathematics or UNC Chapel Hill's School of Government.

Mandates a timeline for distribution and public review: cluster maps provided to legislative leadership within 28 days, made available to all members within 29 days, posted on General Assembly website within 30 days with minimum 5-day public comment period, and joint committee public hearing held within 37 days.

Prohibits committees from considering incumbency protection or partisan advantage when selecting a cluster map, ensuring the selection is based on objective criteria rather than political considerations.

Requires each cluster map to include detailed documentation in PDF format with cluster counts, shapefiles, block assignment files, and a table showing cluster identifiers, counties, population data, and percentage variation from ideal cluster population.