Prince George’s County Municipal Association (PGCMA) is an association of Prince George’s County elected and appointed municipal leaders working together to benefit the residents of our 27 municipalities, Prince George’s County, and the State of Maryland.
PGCMA is one of nine regional chapters of the Maryland Municipal League, created for the purpose of facilitating communication and cooperation within the League and between municipalities and other levels of state and local government. Chapters are governed by bylaws approved and recognized by the Board of Directors. Chapter membership is open to all League member municipalities within the chapter area.
Our mission is to bring Prince George’s County elected and appointed municipal leaders together to jointly work on issues and programs that will benefit our municipalities and residents, Prince George’s County, and the State of Maryland.
Legislative Action:
PGCMA identifies issues of concern to member municipalities and formulates county and/or state legislation to address those issues. It also promotes legislative goals and coordinates the lobbying efforts to achieve those goals.
Interaction With Legislators:
PGCMA interacts with county and state legislators by means of personal contact, an annual legislative dinner, and frequent visits to Annapolis and Upper Marlboro.
Membership Development:
PGCMA, with cooperation of the MML, provides training opportunities for newly elected officials.
Public Relations/Promotions:
PGCMA develops and implements membership strategies aimed at increasing participation at monthly meetings, chapter sponsored events and recommends public relations initiatives.
Diversity:
PGCMA develops strategies for promoting diversity within PGCMA, among the member municipalities, and within the Maryland Municipal League (MML).
Education:
PGCMA monitors education issues in Prince George’s County.