Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations is to represent County interests at the regional, State, and federal levels to: prepare the annual State Legislative Program; prepare the annual federal priorities request; and to be the liaison with State government and the State and Congressional delegations. The Office of Intergovernmental Relations is the lead Executive Branch agency representing the County in the Maryland Association of Counties and the National Association of Counties. The work of the office is guided by the fundamental vision of a more equitable and inclusive Montgomery County.

Budget Overview

The total recommended FY26 Operating Budget for the Office of Intergovernmental Relations is $1,036,284, an increase of $25,822 or 2.56 percent from the FY25 Approved Budget of $1,010,462. Personnel Costs comprise 89.87 percent of the budget for four full-time position(s) and one part-time position(s), and a total of 4.30 FTEs. Total FTEs may include seasonal or temporary positions and may also reflect workforce charged to or from other departments or funds. Operating Expenses account for the remaining 10.13 percent of the FY26 budget.

County Priority Outcomes

While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following are emphasized:

• An Affordable, Welcoming County for a Lifetime
• Thriving Youth and Families
• Easier Commutes
• A Greener County
• Effective, Sustainable Government
• Safe Neighborhoods
• A Growing Economy

Program Performance Measures

Performance measures for this department are included below (where applicable). The FY25 estimates reflect funding based on the FY25 approved budget. The FY26 and FY27 figures are performance targets based on the FY26 recommended budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY27.

Program Descriptions

  Intergovernmental Relations

The Office of Intergovernmental Relations (OIR) advocates on behalf of the County before the Maryland General Assembly, Governor, and State administrative agencies, task forces, and committees. It responds to legislation, regulations, or other policy issues involving nearby counties and states, municipalities within the County, regional agencies, the District of Columbia,...