The Montgomery County Delegation refers to the Maryland state delegates and senators who are elected from legislative districts in Montgomery County, Maryland to serve in the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of the Montgomery County House Delegation and the Montgomery County Senate Delegation.[1]
Authority and responsibilities
The delegation is responsible for representing the interests, needs and concerns of the citizens of Montgomery County in the Maryland General Assembly. The delegation considers local and bi-county legislation, that is, Maryland state bills that have effect only in Montgomery County or, in the case of legislation that relates to land use and the functions of the bi-county Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, in both Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. The delegation has four committees, the Economic Development Committee; Education, Elections, and Housing Committee; Land Use, Transportation, and Public Safety Committee; and Metro Washington Area Committee, which review local and bi-county legislation within their areas of responsibility.[2]