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Cuyahoga Valley Regional Council of Governments

On July 1, 2007 CVCC representatives passed a resolution to change the organizational structure of CVCC from a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (governed by Federal regulations) to a Chapter 167 Council of Governments (governed by Ohio Revised Code). When the Council was first formed in the late 1970's, its founders originally discussed this organizational structure as most fitting to the purpose of the group, but elected instead  to incorporate as a non-profit corporation, because of the prior existence of a Council of Governments [COG] (comprised of many of the same municipalities) in Summit County. At that time, there were no other non-profit groups connected with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Today, the reverse is true: the COG in Summit County no longer exists, and there are a multitude of non-profit groups associated with the national park.

In order to give the Council greater visibility and "clout" in regional issues, the decision was made to rework the group's organizational structure. To accomplish this, each participating unit of government needed to adopt a resolution that acknowledged a willingness to participate in the new Council of Governments. Click on the links below for a draft of the Agreement and sample legislation.

Agreement for Establishing CVRCOG
Sample Resolution for Accepting COG Agreement
Bylaws for COG


The mission of the Cuyahoga Valley Regional Council of Governments

The purpose of the Council is to provide a forum through which it may assist, promote, and coordinate the efforts of its participating units of government for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of the natural, historic, cultural, recreational, and economic resources of the region of the Cuyahoga Valley from Akron to Cleveland. This purpose is carried out by such means as the following:

a. Provide a communication link between its participating units of government, and other public agencies and legislative bodies to identify and address issues of common interest and concerns;

b. Undertake analysis and data gathering as needed to comprehensively and accurately address issues of common interest and concern;

c. Recommend in an advisory capacity the adoption of policies or the taking of actions by its participating units of government, other public agencies or private agencies serving the region;

d. Promote and/or execute cooperative agreements and coordinated actions among its participating units of government, other public agencies or private organizations serving the region as may be appropriate to implement the above recommendations.

 
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