Berlin Tour

11:00 AM

Explore how the Town of Berlin has blended history, sustainability and entrepreneurship to build an economic development success story. (Walking Tour) 

Berlin Welcome Center

Ocean City Tour

11:00 AM

Learn how the Town of Ocean City has creatively melded a variety of grant opportunities to complete projects enhancing the local community. (Bus Tour) 

Terrazzo Lobby

Salisbury Tour

11:00 AM

Visit Salisbury's Anne Street Village, an innovative transitional housing initiative supporting the City's chronically unsheltered residents. (Trolly Tour) 

Salisbury Headquarters

Mother's Lounge

11:00 AM

PAC Office

Exhibitor Move In

12:00 PM

Opening Day Registration Check-In

12:00 PM

Coffee available on the upper level provided by the Town of Ocean City.

Terrazzo Lobby

Opening Day Coffee

12:00 PM

Sponsored by the Town of Ocean City.

2nd Floor Foyer

Effective Meetings

1:00 PM

Conducting public business requires managing the issues that come before a public body. Course will cover: Building an agenda, Promoting useful discussion, Providing a structure for decision making, Proper use of parliamentary procedure. This is a core class of the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance.

Room 201/202

Maryland Asian Pacific American of Local Municipal Government

1:00 PM

MML caucus groups mirror the National League of Cities. Caucuses promote positive and effective relationships among all members and League constituency groups while ensuring the needs of all League members are both included and considered without bias.

Room 207

Maryland Black Caucus of Local Municipal Government

1:00 PM

MML caucus groups mirror the National League of Cities. Caucuses promote positive and effective relationships among all members and League constituency groups while ensuring the needs of all League members are both included and considered without bias.

Room 208

Maryland Hispanic Caucus of Local Municipal Government

1:00 PM

MML caucus groups mirror the National League of Cities. Caucuses promote positive and effective relationships among all members and League constituency groups while ensuring the needs of all League members are both included and considered without bias.

Room 210

Executive Board Meeting

2:00 PM

Budgets and Bonds: Mastering the State's Financial Framework

2:00 PM

Hear from ranking members of the Senate and House capital budget subcommittees on how they evaluate bond bill requests and how your next request can rise to the top.

Room 215

Maryland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender of Local Municipal Government

2:00 PM

MML caucus groups mirror the National League of Cities. Caucuses promote positive and effective relationships among all members and League constituency groups while ensuring the needs of all League members are both included and considered without bias.

Room 210

Maryland Women of Local Municipal Government

2:00 PM

MML caucus groups mirror the National League of Cities. Caucuses promote positive and effective relationships among all members and League constituency groups while ensuring the needs of all League members are both included and considered without bias.

Room 207

Maryland Young Municipal Leaders

2:00 PM

MML caucus groups mirror the National League of Cities. Caucuses promote positive and effective relationships among all members and League constituency groups while ensuring the needs of all League members are both included and considered without bias.

Room 208

Meeting Community Needs Through University Partnerships

2:00 PM

Maryland universities have intentionally invested in community engagement. During this session, representatives from the University of Maryland College Park and the University of Baltimore share information on ways that students and faculty are helping municipalities and surrounding communities become more effective, equitable and sustainable.

Room 205/206

Performance Artist : Lewisson Clarke

2:00 PM

The bluesy sounds of brother-sister duo, Lewisson Clarke, welcomes attendees as they check-in to the conference.

Terrazzo Lobby

Disaster and Catastrophic Event Planning for Municipalities

2:45 PM

Every municipality, regardless of size and staffing, should have a disaster response plan that reflects the needs of your community. This is true whether you’re a town of 50 or 50,000. 
During this interactive session, municipal officials will develop an understanding of what they need in terms of a disaster plan, available resources including grant opportunities, and how to work effectively with your county emergency manager.    
This session will include breakout discussions to deliver information that best meets the needs of your municipality based on population size and staffing capacity.

Room 203/204

2024 Legislative Session Outcomes

3:00 PM

This session will delve into the most significant municipal outcomes stemming from the 2024 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. From key bills and policies to impactful changes, we'll provide a comprehensive review to equip you with the knowledge and insights necessary to navigate the evolving legislative landscape.

Room 215

Board of Directors Meeting

3:00 PM

Final convening of the 2023-2024 MML Board of Directors

Room 209

Welcome Reception: Maryland Strong

4:00 PM

Wear your favorite Maryland sports gear and unwind from your first day of learning.

Concession Stand

Sponsored by:

Performance Artist: Blake Haley

5:00 PM

The acoustic sounds of Blake Haley completes our ballpark theme vibe.

Concession Stand

Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman's 4th Annual MML Reception

7:00 PM

RSVP Required: michael@brookelierman.com or brookelierman.com/mml2024 (non-MML sponsored event)

Mother's Cantina