Cecil County Announces New Leadership Team

Cecil County Executive Adam Streight has announced a new leadership team following the confirmation of five new directors by the County Council on December 3, 2024. This leadership team reflects Executive Streight’s commitment to building an effective, responsive, and transparent county government. “I am delighted with the leadership team that has joined the administration,” said County Executive Streight. “I also want to thank President Al Miller and the Cecil County Council for their confirmation votes…

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MACo’s Michael Sanderson Named President of NACo State Directors Affiliate

Maryland's own Michael Sanderson was elected by peers from across the country to serve as President of the National Council of County Association Executives. Michael Sanderson has been voted as President of the National Council of County Association Executives, an affiliate of the National Association of Counties (NACo) including directors of the various state associations. He was elected by the council membership during its annual fall meeting in October in Whitefish, Montana. NCCAE Past President…

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NACo EDGE Webinar: AI Leadership Academy Registration Open Now!

NACo has a new online Leadership course offering! This fully online and facilitated program provides the comprehensive detail that leaders need to navigate the changes of government work relative to available technologies and the human needs of our society.  If you are like most government leaders today, you are looking for the best way to understand the power of AI, mitigate the risk of AI, and navigate the complexity of cascading change occurring because of…

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Join the Path to Latine Wealth and Economic Growth in Maryland

On October 1st, Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU) will host the third event in its Pathways to Progress series: Advancing Latine Wealth Creation and Economic Growth in Maryland. This exciting half-day summit will take place at Prince George’s Community College from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and will bring together a dynamic group of leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community advocates. The Pathways to Progress series aims to shine a spotlight on the challenges faced by the…

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Help Us Pick the Next MACo Book Club Selection for Winter #MACoCon

One fun, and enlightening, offering at MACo conferences is an assembly of registrants who commit to thinking, and talking, about good government and professional advancement through the MACo Book Club. We're readying for the next session, to be held at December's MACo Winter Conference - help us select another great book! Every conference, a group of local government leaders, and enthusiastic devotees, join together to discuss another reading selection as part of the MACo Book…

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NACo Awards: Spotlight on Howard County in Information Technology – Part 2

Introducing the 2024 MACo Celebratory Blog Series: Showcasing the Remarkable Achievements of Maryland's Award-Winning Counties! Join us on this exciting journey as we embark on a special blog series dedicated to honoring the exceptional accomplishments of the counties that triumphed in the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Awards.  Each week, we will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a few remarkable counties, taking a deeper dive into their accomplishments, innovative initiatives, and the profound impact…

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County (and MACo) Leaders Recognized as MD Power Players

County leaders across Maryland were listed in The Daily Record’s Power List for Lobbying and Government Affairs. From the Daily Record’s article: The ways that state and local governments influence our daily lives in Maryland are both prosaic and profound. From taxes to schools, street cleaning to dog licenses, there is very little that isn’t shaped or at least influenced by our various levels of government. The lobbyists and government affairs people that influence what type…

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Frederick Appoints Ty Howard as New Chief Information Officer

Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has appointed Mr. Ty Howard as Chief Information Officer and Director of the Division of Interagency Information Technologies.  The CIO oversees the County’s digital presence, from software to cybersecurity. Mr. Howard brings more than two decades of senior-level experience in the IT field. He will begin in his new role on July 15. “Mr. Howard is extremely qualified to serve as Chief Information Officer,” County Executive Fitzwater said. “I am…

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2024 NACo Awards: Spotlight in Arts, Culture, and Historic Preservation, Children and Youth, and Civic Education and Public Information

Introducing the 2024 MACo Celebratory Blog Series: Showcasing the Remarkable Achievements of Maryland's Award-Winning Counties! Join us on this exciting journey as we embark on a special blog series dedicated to honoring the exceptional accomplishments of the counties that triumphed in the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Awards.  Each week, we will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a few remarkable counties, taking a deeper dive into their accomplishments, innovative initiatives, and the profound impact…

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Maryland Certified Public Manager Program – Apply Now for Class of 2025

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore is accepting applications for the Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM).  Eligible applicants can attend the program at no charge to them or their agency.  Applications are due by July 12, 2024. The mission of CPM is to promote excellence in public management with comprehensive training in the core competencies of public sector management. The program delivers job relevant curriculum to promote cross-sector collaboration…

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