What is COG?

PO Box 35008
Charlotte, NC 28235

or

1300 Baxter Street
Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28204

704-372-2416
704-347-4710 fax

What Is Centralina?

The Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) is the state-designated lead regional organization for the area in and around Charlotte. It serves as a conduit of grants, a staff resource for members, and a forum for local governments to address current problems and future needs. Centralina was formed in 1968 and is one of seventeen North Carolina COGs. Funding comes from member dues, state and federal grants, and fees for services. The Board of Delegates comprising elected officials from the (Member Governments) counties, cities, and towns in the nine counties sets COG policies.

Centralina COG provides a variety of services for our region. Centralina staff administers state and federal grants including aging, workforce development, and economic development programs. Staff also maintains a comprehensive Regional Data Center for the public and private sector with information about population, economy, health services, education, employment, transportation, utilities and climate.

Centralina COG provides local and regional planning and technical services to its local government members in the areas of: community development, land use, zoning, water and solid waste, GIS mapping, personnel, management, and criminal justice. Centralina regularly hosts regional training meetings for local officials in law enforcement, city/county management and planning.

Programs such as the Lake Wylie and Mountain Island Lake Marine Commissions are also administered by Centralina.