Created in 1890 in the southwestern portion of Montgomery County bordering the District of Columbia, Chevy Chase Village serves as a beautiful gateway into Maryland. With its stately trees, beautiful homes, and manicured lawns, Chevy Chase Village is one of the premier Washington Metropolitan suburbs.

The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers is the elected body that governs the municipality. The village manager, appointed by the Board of Managers, is responsible for the delivery of municipal services within the community.

The Village employs just under thirty employees including three department heads: chief of police, director of public works, and finance director. Public safety is a top priority in Chevy Chase Village. To complement the sworn police officers who provide 24-hour patrol, a 24-hour Communications Center was established in 1996. The Center handles telephone calls, police and public works radio communications, and walk-in visitors in addition to serving as the central facility for information, assistance, and referral.

The public works department picks up bulk trash weekly: toys, furniture, televisions, cardboard boxes, and other bulky household items; it collects hazardous waste monthly and yard debris daily. The department is also responsible for removing snow from the streets.

There is a parks and recreation department that is responsible for park maintenance, a robust tree-maintenance program, and annual recreational events sponsored by the village.