A History of MACo
At its' 50th year in existance, MACo staff began researching and interviewing persons to compile a comprehensive history of the organization noting the people, places and events that shaped the organization through the years. This History was published January 2003 and introduced to the MACo membership at its' Winter Conference, where it was distributed to all elected county officials. It is provided on the website as a primer for anyone wishing to learn more about the organization.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Chapter 1 - Early County Commissioner Meetings and the Formation of SAACM
Chapter 2 - The 1950s - An Era of Firsts
- Constitution and Bylaws
- Legislative Committee
- Office and Executive Secretary
Chapter 3 - Setting Up Shop and More Firsts
- Publications
- Legislative Session
- Elected County Executive
- A Possible Conflict of Interest
- Folding in Remaining Jurisdictions
Chapter 4 - The Story of MACo Offices
- University of Maryland - College Park
- The Move to Annapolis
- 5 State Circle
- 169 Conduit Street
- A Building That Tells a Story
- The Flood
- Recent Expansions and Improvements
- The Beast
Chapter 5 - Executive Secretaries and Executive Directors
- Robert Lovelace
- William Ratchford
- Thomas Kelly and Ratchford
- Joe Murnane
- Wallace Hutton
- Althea O'Connor
- Raquel Sanudo
- David Bliden
Chapter 6 - The Affiliates
- County Civil Attorneys
- County Administrative Officers
- Planning Officials
- Health Officers
- Parks & Recreation Administrators
- Environmental Health Directors
- County Engineers
- Human Services Administrators
- Correctional Administrators
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Affiliate Sessions at Conferences
- Requests for Affiliate Status
Chapter 7 - Legislative Affairs
- Advocacy - An Increasing Priority
- The Technology Factor
- Recurring Issues Through the Years
Chapter 8 - Partnerships
- National Association of Counties
- Local Government Insurance Trust
- Institute for Governmental Service
- Academy for Excellence in Local Governance
Chapter 9 - Conferences and Meetings
- Education for Local Government Officials
- First Summer Meeting
- The 1960s and 1970s
- An Impertinent Look at the State of the State
- The 1990s: A New Reality
- The Roland Powell Convention Center
- The Millennium
- Affiliate Organization Topics
- Election Year Summer Conferences
- Exhibits and Trade Show
- The Crab Feast
- Little Seventeen vs. The Big Seven
- The Winter Conferences
- Carvel Hall and Early December Meetings
- 1970s Winter Meetings
- First Female President and First Joint Affiliate Sessions
- Diversity in the 1990s
- Name Change
- Inaugural Banquets and Awards
- Newly Elected Official Orientations
- Administrators and Attorneys Conferences
- Partisanship at Conferences
- Other Events, Conferences & Workshops
Chapter 10 - Communications and Publications
- Courthouse News & Notes
- Directory of County Officials
- Pictorial Membership Directory
- Legislative Bulletins
- Budget & Tax Rate Books
- Compensation Survey
- Legislative Summary
- Hints to Help Survive the Session
- Website Launched
Chapter 11 - Conclusion
Appendix
- Past Presidents
- Executive Secretaries and Directors
- Office Locations
- Name Changes
- Legislator Award Recipients
- Winter Meeting/Conferences
- Summer Meetings/Conferences
- Administrators and Attorneys Conferences
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