As authorized under the Regional Planning Act of 1965, the Middle Rio Grande Development Council was established in 1970 to act as the Regional Planning Commission and Council of Governments for the Middle Rio Grande Planning Region.
Subsequently, the Council was designated an as Economic Development District by the U.S. Department of Commerce, to serve as the primary economic planning entity for its jurisdiction. In these capacities, the Council is composed of member municipal and county governments, independent school districts, and special purpose governmental districts. Its general mission is the planning and coordination of programs and efforts to improve the socio-economic condition of the region, the effectiveness of its public services, and the quality of life of its citizens. The specific terms of that mission, and the goals and objectives to be pursued are defined and determined by the actions of the Council's member governments, acting as a Council, and through the actions of its Board of Directors.
Within the framework of its statutory authority the Council has, over the years, adopted the following goals for its collective efforts, beyond the goals outlined in each of its individual program plans, and reflected in its Annual Program of Work:
Other goals, in the areas of Criminal Justice, Community Development, Human Resource Development, Elderly Services, Emergency Services, and Federal and State Program Coordination, have been added subsequently by the action of federal and atate authorities, and the ratification of the member governments.
In pursuit of these goals, the Council has adopted the following, by way of general objectives, over and above the specific program objectives for each individual program and operating division outlined in the Annual Program of Work:
The Council's Program of Work, and the Budget allocation of the financial and staff resources required to carry it out, is developed and adopted annually by the Council, subject to amendment by the Board of Directors as conditions subsequently warrant. The current Work Program is outlined in the attached Program and Division Mission Statements.
1.01 GENERAL INFORMATION
The Middle Rio Grande Development Council(MRGDC), a Council of Government (herein after called the Council), is a public entity composed of associated cities, counties, and special governmental districts. The Council serves a border region, which covers (9) nine counties and 14,253 square miles.
Local governments organized the council as a regional planning commission in 1970 under Chapter 391 local government code. Defined as a political subdivision of the state the council can plan, assist local governments, and deliver public services, buy has no power to tax or to police.
State law requires that the governing body of the Council be composed primarily of local government elected officials.
The general purpose of the Council is to plan for the unified, far-reaching development of the region, eliminate duplication of services, and promote economy and efficiency through coordination. The Council:
The Middle Rio Grande Development Council is an equal opportunity employer/program/service provider. Auxiliary aids and services may be made available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For information please contact Relay Texas at (800) 735-2989, our direct voice telephone number (830) 876-3533 or our TDD telephone number (830) 876-1260. The contents of this web site are the property of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council, please do not reproduce them without the express written consent of the Council - 2008
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