The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) held its 2013 Winter Conference session during the first week in January. Agenda items included a discussion of county services with a focus on innovative best practices, service delivery during emergency situations, and open and transparent government. Pictured from left to right are: Montgomery County Council Vice President Craig Rice who also serves as the Council’s representative to the Maryland Association of Counties in Annapolis, Councilmember George Leventhal, Councilmember Hans Riemer, County Executive Isiah Leggett, and the Director of the Department of Technology Services, Sonny Segal.