About
Our Mission and History
The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) serves as a forum for the discussion and resolution of issues affecting the Southern Maryland Region. The Tri-County Council was founded in 1964 as a cooperative planning and development agency to foster the social and economic development of the Southern Maryland region, composed of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. Today, the Tri-County Council serves as a forum for the resolution of region-wide issues and the attainment of regional goals. TCCSMD also collaborates with Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties.
The Council selects, advocates and advances the activities that best serve the interests of the people of Southern Maryland. These activities promote the social and economic development of the region, its environmental protection, and include research, information management and the preparation of regional plans. All the activities of the Tri-County Council are designed to assist federal, state and county governments in better performing their respective duties.
The Tri-County Council ensures that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
