The Montgomery County Council is the legislative branch of county government. It has nine members, all elected at the same time by the voters of Montgomery County to four-year terms. There are five council members elected by the voters of their respective districts, while four members are elected at-large by county voters. The county council s responsibilities are specified by the county charter and state law. Among the council's principal responsibilities are to appropriate money to fund the capital and operating budgets and set the local property tax rate and other local taxes; approve all land use plans that include the general plan, area master plans and sector plans prepared by the planning board; and act on zoning changes. The council has a regular meeting each Tuesday in Rockville, Md. The public is notified through the advance agenda and council report and the council s Web site.

Website: montgomerycountymd.gov

Phone: (240) 777-7900

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Maryland Ave and E Jefferson St