The Conference interfaces with many public and private organizations to facilitate intergovernmental cooperation and serve as a municipal link to these organizations.

The Conference proposes policies and initiatives on state and federal legislation affecting municipal government through its Legislative Program. Legislative Committee members undertake strategic analysis of a broad range of legislative activities and organize members to voice their opinions on proposals affecting them.

The Conference develops and evaluates policies and activities that address land use, economic development, regional development, and housing issues.

The Conference evaluates the administrative, fiscal and legal impacts of existing and proposed government policies and actions relating to telecommunications, cable television, electric power, natural gas, information technologies, and environmental protection.

The Conference provides a forum for local participation in countywide and regional transportation planning initiatives. Two committees oversee the Conference’s work in the area of transportation. Work focuses on improving mobility and reducing congestion in DuPage County.