Home Our Services News Contact Us About Us Policy Board The WPCOG is governed by a Policy Board which includes delegates and alternates appointed by each of the 28 city and county member governments. Each city and county member government has one vote. The Policy Board also includes seven non-elected members who represent the private sector. An Executive Committee including a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Past Chairman and four at-large members is elected annually by and from the Policy Board at their November meeting. The Policy Board meets in the evening on the Fourth Tuesday of every odd month. Executive Committee meetings are scheduled in the even months. Charter of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments - Revised (Amended May 22, 2007) 160A‑470 - Creation of regional councils; definition of "unit of local government" NC Law for Regional Councils of Governments Annual Reports Advisory Committees & Boards Local Government Directory Frequently Asked Questions Helpful Links Agenda & Minutes Policy Board Navigate Services Policy Board The Western Piedmont Council of Governments shall serve all local government members in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties with professional, cost-effective assistance on a variety of local, regional, state and federal issues and programs. Share your thoughts! Telephone: 828.322.9191 Fax: 828.322.5991 Email: jason.toney@wpcog.org Mailing: P.O. Box 9026 | Hickory, NC 28603 Location: 1880 2nd Avenue NW Hickory, NC 28601 Get social with us! Driving Directions In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410 Washington, DC 20250-9410 Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.