Council of Governments


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Organization Overview

The Schuyler County Council Of Governments is an association of municipal governments and school districts whose mission is to provide a forum for discussion and negotiation leading to agreements for increased efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and improved quality of government services.

In July of 2005, the county formed a Council of Governments (COG), consisting of the chief elected officials from each of the 12 towns and villages, the chief school officers from the two school districts, and representatives of the county legislature (two). After adopting bylaws and selecting officers, the COG has identified a number of areas to collaborate in to accomplish their mission.

Goals 

The SCCOG’s meets at least quarterly.

Their goals include:

  • Shared Service - Code Enforcement
  • Shared Service - Payroll & Human Resource (policies)
  • Shared Service - Workers Compensation for volunteer fire departments
  • Increase regulation/enforcement with Sticker Shops

2026 Officers

  • President - Donald Desrochers, Supervisor for the Town of Catharine
  • Vice President - David Scott, Supervisor for the Town of Montour
  • Secretary - Samantha Baker, Confidential Secretary to the County Administrator

2026 Meeting Dates: January 22, March 26, May 28, July 23, September 24, and November 19 at 6:30 PM in conference room #120 of the Human Services Complex, Montour Falls.