The mission of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities is:

	To enable cities and towns to do together what they cannot do as well by themselves
	To meet the evolving needs of local governments and their elected and appointed officials
	To effectively advocate municipal interests in the legislature, the executive branch, and other forums
	To promote progressive, responsive, effective, and efficient local government.

In carrying out its mission, CCM

	develops and advances in a non-partisan manner public policies that strengthen local governments and their ability to serve their residents and businesses
	relies upon and draws its strength from the active participation, expertise, creativity, and cooperation of local government officials throughout Connecticut
	advocates regional, intermunicipal, and intergovernmental cooperation
	provides effective forums for the interchange of ideas and experience
	disseminates information that is accurate, relevant, and objective
	delivers high-quality programs, products, and services
	strives to ascertain, anticipate, and be responsive to the needs of member towns and cities and their officials
	works closely with a wide range of other organizations and individuals in the state and federal governments and in the private non-profit and for-profit sectors
	is committed to the observance of the highest standards of quality, ethical behavior, and customer satisfaction.