Documents

COG By-Laws

By-Laws of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

COG Annual Report

In 2025, the Council of Governments drove regional progress through bold partnerships.

Member Benefits

Brochure highlights COG’s wide range of programs and services for its member governments, partner organizations, and the public.

COG Legislative Priorities

The legislative priorities approved by the COG Board of Directors focus on advancing shared regional goals.

COG Work Program and Budget

COG's Work Program and Budget is transmitted through the COG Board of Directors' Budget and Finance Committee for review and approval or modification by the board. It highlights recent accomplishments and goals, both in summary and by program, offering an overview of the great value of COG's work along with COG's spending plan.

COG Board Member Handbook

The COG Board Member Handbook includes key documents about COG and its governance.

Certified Resolution R34-2022 - Expressing Support for Legal Migrants

COG Board Rules of Procedure

Rules of Procedure for the COG Board of Directors.

Region United Framework Document

Report on the COG Board of Directors planning framework for 2030. The framework provides short summaries on the following four priorities: Equity Emphasis Areas (EEAs), High-Capacity Transit Station Areas (HCTs), 2030 Regional Housing Targets, and the 2030 Climate Goal. It also highlights COG grants, technical assistance, planning tools, and other resources available to its members to advance these shared regional goals.

Letter of Support for H.R.51/S.51 - Statehood for the District of Columbia