ECCOG, which stands for Eastern Carolina Council of Government, is a local government planning and development organization serving a region with a land mass of 5,710 square miles and a population of over 652,000. As one of sixteen councils of government in NC, ECC acts as a forum where local officials determine priorities for the larger area in which their communities are an integral part. ECC offers a range of programs and services aimed at supporting aging adults and their caregivers through its Area Agency on Aging Department.

They plan and administer various federal, state, and local initiatives to provide assistance and resources to this demographic. In addition, ECC's Planning and Economic Development Department provides professional planning, economic, and community development services to member governments and partners at the local and regional levels. They offer technical assistance to local governments and oversee projects and programs that directly benefit the citizens of the region.

Overall, ECC serves as a vital conduit between local governments in the area and state/federal partners, ensuring effective governance and development for the nine counties it covers