The 12 counties that comprise the Alamo Area planning region are Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Wilson . The agency is also designated as the regional clearinghouse that reviews and comments upon grant applications submitted for state and federal funding by organizations throughout the 12-county region. Support for these activities is provided through local dues, state appropriations, state and federal grants that are matched by local monies and other public and private funds. The Area Council, made up of representatives of the member governments, meets twice yearly to set general policy, review and approve the annual budget and to elect officers. Program advisory and community committees meet on a monthly or bimonthly basis.
All meetings are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities.
All residents of the Alamo Area region are strongly encouraged to become informed about and involved in the important activities and planning processes occurring daily through the programs and staff support of the Alamo Area Council of Governments.