The Maryland Municipal League's Inquiry Program is available to any MML member (elected or appointed), state/county officials, the Press, residents of municipalities or areas interested in incorporation. It is one of the most frequently used programs offered by the League. The League's research staff annually answers hundreds of inquiries from local officials ranging from simple requests for a sample ordinance to complex questions requiring considerable research. Most questions are answered within 48 working hours.

A library and research files are maintained to help the professional staff promptly respond to your requests for information and assistance. League library holdings include all 157 municipal charters, the codified ordinances of over 80 cities/towns and 20 counties, the complete Annotated Code of Maryland and reference materials and treatises.

The Inquiry Program provides direct comprehensive assistance to municipal officials on a variety of municipal issues. Assistance may range from a simple telephone consultation or referral to more extensive research involving considerable time and effort.

Simply contact the staff of the Research Department (Jim Peck) at the League office by e-mail, or by calling the office at 410-268-5514 or 800-492-7121. You may also contact the Research staff by U.S. Mail or fax your inquiry to 410-268-7004.

The time that it takes us to respond to your inquiry will depend on the complexity of the issues involved and the volume of other research requests received. The majority of information requests are processed within a few days. In general, advisory services will be provided to communities on a first come, first served basis; however, where possible, allowances will be made to expedite inquiry processing when your needs demand quick response.

There is no charge for use of this service by League members. Nonmembers will be charged for any costs associated with postage, copying and faxing.

We are here to answer your inquiries and provide technical assistance as quickly and accurately as possible. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions you may have. Let MML help meet your information needs!

Alphabetical list of Maryland Municipalities

Directory of Municipalities by Name (Maryland Manual On-line)

Maryland Local Government: Structure and Powers; Revenues and State Aid (Legislative HB Series)

Map of Maryland Incorporated Places (Depicting names & location)

Map of Maryland Incorporated Places (Depicting actual land mass)

Maryland Department of Planning's 2000 Census: Incorporated Places and Census Designated Places Maps

2000 Census: Municipal Top 10 Lists & State Percentage of Municipal Population

Primary State Statutory Legal Resources (for ordinances visit municipal websites):

Maryland's Code of Public General Law & Admin. Regulations

Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

Code of Maryland (without annotations)

MML's Research Department moderates a discussion group using Yahoo! groups. To join the discussion group, visit the Yahoo! group site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MMLResearch

The MML Research group on Yahoo allows you to join the group and send a question to one email address that automatically is sent to every member of the group. Membership is first come, first served.

Email questions are monitored by the moderator in MML's Research Department. The group is limited to 50 members and members are subject to removal without notice if: 1.) submittals are inappropriate, or 2.) due to lack of participation, or 3.) due to demand by more than one member within a Maryland municipality. (We ask that emails be distributed internally within the city/town to obtain the best information.)

You will receive a series of emails indicating that you have requested to join the group and that the moderator has accepted your application. You do not have to apply for a Yahoo email account or any other service unless you wish to start a separate free email account from Yahoo.com.

The Group's website is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MMLResearch.