There is a Rural Maryland Council.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources
Title 13 - Regional Development Resources
Subtitle 4 - Rural Maryland Council
Section 13-401 - "Council" Defined
Section 13-406 - Chair; Bylaws
Section 13-407 - Executive Board -- Established
Section 13-408 - Executive Board -- Membership; Chair
Section 13-409 - Executive Board -- Duties
Section 13-410 - Executive Board -- Subcommittees
Section 13-411 - Executive Director
Section 13-412 - Staff and Resources; Participation From Other Units; Legal Advisor
Section 13-413 - Applicability of Other Laws
Section 13-414 - Funding; Budget Requests