The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of local governments in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The organization was established in 1966 to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG provides a variety of services to its members, including transportation planning, air quality monitoring, and emergency management. The organization is governed by a board of directors composed of local elected officials.