City of Rockville issued the following announcement on July 12.
Rockville has been named a “Banner City” by the Maryland Municipal League, which recognizes the municipalities’ elected and appointed officials as the league’s most engaged members. According to the MML, the Banner City/Town program fosters an environment where officials feel that their activities make a difference.
“The engagement of the officials from these municipalities has a profound impact on the league’s health, making our organization one of the most progressive and engaged in the nation,” a news update from the MML stated.
According to the MML, municipalities designated as banner cities or towns:
- Are recognized among their peers as an active participant in showcasing municipal government and how it works.
- Work together as a municipality to help strengthen their membership league.
- Foster goodwill by educating youth about municipal government.
- Maximize their MML membership by taking part in league programs and activities.
- Ensure the voice of their municipality is heard on issues relevant to the membership and in matters of legislative priorities.
Original source can be found here.
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