Maryland Municipal League - (410) 268-5514

The association of Maryland's cities and towns

The Maryland Municipal League represents more than 150 municipal governments and two special taxing districts in the State. A voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan association controlled and maintained by these city and town governments, MML works to strengthen the role and capacity of municipal government through research, legislation, technical assistance, training and the dissemination of information to its members. Through its membership in the National League of Cities, MML can offer legislative representation in Washington, urban research programs, and a national municipal government information exchange. MML was founded in 1936.

MML is the only statewide organization in Maryland composed solely of municipal officials and devoted to the promotion of municipal government.

Major policies are determined by vote of the delegates at the annual convention and implemented by a 31-member governing body elected from among the municipal delegates. A full-time executive director and 12-member staff carry out the policies and service programs. By cooperating through the League, the cities provide for themselves a research program and a legislative voice which would be impossible for them singularly.

The primary objectives of MML are:

• LEGISLATION — In addition to proposing statewide municipal legislation, this service includes the study of all bills affecting municipalities; the preparation, publication and distribution of bulletins to members summarizing such bills; and the presentation of the municipal viewpoint to the Legislature.

• INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS — MML, through its full-time staff members, acts as liaison between municipal governments and county, state and federal governments. A major objective is the promotion of cooperation and coordination among the various governmental units.

• TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESEARCH — Through its information and inquiry service MML provides technical assistance on all matters of municipal concern such as charter revision, ordinance development, federal and state programs, personnel administration and municipal management. The League also conducts training sessions for newly elected officials, and other municipal personnel on a wide variety of functional subjects.

• INSURANCE AND BENEFIT PROGRAMS — Through pooling and service negotiation, MML members participate in a variety of member programs at reduced cost. Services include pooled liability insurance, workmen’s compensation insurance, and unemployment compensation assistance.

• ANNUAL MEETINGS — Officials of member cities meet regularly at the annual convention and fall conference, as well as at regional meetings, to discuss and exchange ideas, experiences and information. In addition, special meetings are held throughout the State.

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