What is the General Assembly?

KVCOG is a municipal services corporation owned and operated by and for the benefit of its members. The General Assembly is the primary policy making body of the Council comprised of Official Representatives from each of our Member Communities.

Each community appoints two representatives, and these representatives are responsible for:

• Adoption of the KVCOG Annual Budget and the Annual Membership Fee Schedule;
• The adoption and amendment of KVCOG Bylaws;
• The election of Officers and Directors;
• The establishment of policy guidelines for the Board of Directors;
• All powers vested in KVCOG by the laws of the State of Maine and the KVCOG Bylaws.

The Generally Assembly meets bi-annually in June and September to approve the annual KVCOG budget with any amendments, set the following year’s membership dues, vote on the Board of Director executive committee, and/or any other KVCOG Business.

For questions reach out to Maggie Camden our Membership Services Specialist at  

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS

September 25th, 2024

The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) had its bi-annual General Assembly Meeting at the Historic Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner on September 25th, 2024.  Those in attendance adopted the slate of KVCOG Board Members and enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by 266 Still Water and were treated to a tour of the renovated Johnson Hall by Michael Miclon, Executive/Artistic Director. 

We also presented our latest Annual Report that is found here: KVCOG 2024 Annual Report

Thank you to all who attended! 

SECOND ANNUAL PLANNING DAY + GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

June 25th, 2024

The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) combined our 2nd Annual Planning Day and General Assembly Meeting on June 25th at the beautifully renovated Solon Hotel Restaurant and Bar.  We are grateful for the time our guest speakers dedicated to provide the attendees with important educational information that will benefit all of the municipalities in our region.  We would also like to thank the Board of Directors, General Assembly Members, and all the other attendees who devote their time for the betterment of their municipality and the entire Kennebec Valley Region.  Below you will find the contact information and presentations for each of the speakers.  

APEX - Presentation
Marissa Henkel, Procurement Counselor- (207) 299-4810- 

Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) - Presentation
Andrea Smith, Program- (603) 369-3001- 

Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) - Presentation
Heather Dumais, State Hazard Mitigation Officer- (207) 441-9510- 

Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) - Presentation 
Tammy Knight, Development Program Manager- (207) 624-7489- 

Economic Development Agency (EDA) - Handout
Katherine Trapani, EDA Representative for Maine- (215) 514-6572- 

Maine Municipal Association (MMA) - Presentation
Rebecca Graham, Legislative Advocate- (207) 623-8428  
Jen Thompson, Staff Attorney- (207) 623-8428- 

Somerset County Emergency Management Agency - Presentation
Mike Smith, Deputy Director-(207) 474-6788-