Bill Dodge is probably the most knowledgeable person in the United States on the topic of regional governance. He has now assembled that knowledge and presented it in a well-organized and carefully written book that will be an enormous asset to practitioners and citizens engaged in contemporary challenges and opportunities posed by regional issues.
— Scott Fosler, Former Mayor, Town of Chevy Chase, Montgomery County, Maryland, Former President, National Academy of Public Administration, Former Chairman, National Civic League, National Capital Region

Charter regions can shape renewable/equitable growth

Preparing and pursuing a Renewable Equitable Growth (REG) compact that lays out affordable actions for shaping future growth is the most important measure of Regional Charter success. Such a REG Compact would be targeted on making future growth more equitable and renewable and to help citizens and community leaders achieve regional excellence.


Each Regional Charter breathes life into ten components to engage regional citizens in addressing its goals

Regional Charter Goals and Components and Regional Citizen Role