Council of governments

Councils of governments (CoGs—also known as regional councils, regional commissions, regional planning commissions, and planning districts) are regional governing and/or coordinating bodies that exist throughout the United States. CoGs are normally controlled by their member local governments,[1] though some states have passed laws granting CoGs region-wide powers over specific functions,[2] and still other states mandate such councils.[3]

  1. ^ "Regional Councils, COGs & MPOs: What is a Regional Council or Council of Governments?". National Association of Regional Councils. 2013. Archived from the original on May 16, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference NLC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "History of the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission". Southwest Michigan Planning Commission. May 13, 2009. Retrieved May 16, 2015.