(a) (1) By resolution, the governing body of any county or municipality may establish, organize, and participate in a council. (2) A council may include a county, city, or town outside the State. (b) A council may be established to: (1) study governmental problems of mutual interest and concern; and (2) make recommendations for review and action by its members.
(a) The council shall consist of at least one representative from each member. (b) Each representative of a member shall be: (1) its elected chief executive; or (2) an individual from its governing body chosen by the governing body. (c) (1) A member may withdraw from the council by resolution of its governing body. (2) A withdrawal may not take effect until […]
(a) A council may: (1) study governmental problems common to two or more of its members, including matters affecting: (i) economic conditions; (ii) education; (iii) environment; (iv) health; (v) regional development; (vi) safety; and (vii) welfare; (2) promote cooperative arrangements and coordinate action among its members; and (3) make recommendations for review and action to its members and other public agencies that perform functions in the […]
(a) Each member: (1) may appropriate funds to meet the expenses of the council; and (2) may make nonmonetary contributions, including personnel services, use of equipment and office space, and other necessary services, as part of the member’s financial support. (b) A council may accept grants and other monetary or nonmonetary contributions from the federal government, the State government, […]
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the State shall provide financial support to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments operating under this title to assist the Council in carrying out its activities on the basis of 50% of the per capita contributions of the Maryland members of the Council. (b) The State contribution may not […]
