[company_age]58.0[/company_age][employees]251-500 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a unique organization that serves as a voluntary association of local governments in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Established in 1966, NCTCOG's mission is to assist its member governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and recognizing regional opportunities for improving the quality of life in North Central Texas. NCTCOG's focus on regional planning and collaboration sets it apart from other organizations in the area. The organization works to address the needs of its member governments in a variety of areas, including transportation, environment, economic development, emergency preparedness, and aging services. NCTCOG also provides a forum for its members to share information and best practices. This collaborative approach helps to ensure that the region's resources are used effectively and efficiently. NCTCOG is funded by a combination of local, state, and federal sources, which allows it to provide a wide range of services to its member governments. NCTCOG is governed by a 54-member Executive Board, which is composed of elected officials from its member governments. The Executive Board sets policy for NCTCOG and approves its budget. NCTCOG's staff is responsible for carrying out the policies and programs of the Executive Board.[/description][ps]Regional planning, transportation planning, environment and development, aging and disability resources, emergency preparedness, demographic research, regional training, criminal justice, 911 emergency numbers, regional police academy[/ps]