About County Government Montgomery County is proud of the
services it offers. These include some of the best in the
nation, which we strive to deliver in keeping with our Vision
Statement and Guiding Principles. An organization chart is
provided to show you the various levels of the County
government. Approved by the voters in 1968 and implemented in
1970, the Montgomery County Charter provides for a
Council/Executive form of government. The County is composed of
the Executive and Legislative branches. The Judicial system
consists of the County's Circuit Court, the state District
Court, the Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals. The
Executive Branch implements and enforces Montgomery County's
laws and provides executive direction to the government. Its
chief executive officer is the County Executive. There are over
30 executive branch departments and agenciesthat help to deliver
services to county residents. Libraries,Transportation and
Police are just a few. The Legislative Branch consists of the
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