Calendar

Apr
20
Fri
2018
Municipal Summit – Terry @ Evelyn Cameron Heritage Center
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join the MMIA, the MLCT and the MSU LGC for the Municipal Summit!

You are cordially invited to participate in the Terry Municipal Summit, April 20 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Evelyn Cameron Heritage Center.

The Municipal Summits are statewide educational and networking events that bring together stakeholders in local and state government to share ideas and discover resources, coordinated by the Montana League of Cities and Towns (MLCT), the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA), and the MSU Local Government Center (LGC).

When: April 20, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Evelyn Cameron Heritage Center
212 Laundre Ave.
Terry, MT  59349

Lunch will be provided!

2018 Summit topics include:

  • Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
  • Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
  • MMIA Cyber Security and Coverage
  • Safety in the Workplace
  • Governance – Real-World Scenarios for the Municipal Employees and Elected
    Officials
  • Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff

Although there is no cost for registration, registering helps ensure this event is adequately structured for the total number of participants!

Register online at: https://www.jotform.com/mmia/2018summit

 

May
6
Sun
2018
38th Annual Montana Municipal Institute @ Billings Red Lion Hotel and Convention Center
May 6 @ 12:00 pm – May 10 @ 4:00 pm

The cost to participate is:

  • $415 for full week*
  •  $275 for half week
  • $105 for one day
* Additional $100 for those who are not members of MMCTFOA

For more information, visit the MSU Local Government Center website.

May
8
Tue
2018
Newly Elected Officials Bootcamp @ Billings Red Lion Hotel and Convention Center
May 8 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

We would like to invite all newly elected officials to participate in the Newly Elected Officials Bootcamp, May 8, 2018, at the Billings Red Lion Convention Center.  *Cost to participate is $75 for the single day, or if you attend the Elected Officials Forum, the combined fee is $225.

For more information, visit the MSU Local Government Center Website.

Elected Officials Forum @ Billings Red Lion Hotel and Convention Center
May 8 @ 5:00 pm – May 10 @ 5:00 pm

We would like to invite all newly elected officials to participate in the Newly Elected Officials Bootcamp, May 8, 2018, at the Billings Red Lion Convention Center.  *Cost to participate is $75 for the single day, or if you attend the Elected Officials Forum, the combined fee is $225.

For more information, visit the MSU Local Government Center Website.

May
9
Wed
2018
Jim Tillotson Service Program @ Billings Hotel and Convention Center
May 9 @ 1:00 pm – May 11 @ 12:30 pm
Sep
26
Wed
2018
87th Annual Montana League of Cities and Towns Conference @ Butte Clarion Copper King Inn
Sep 26 @ 8:00 am – Sep 28 @ 1:00 pm
2018 Defense Counsel Summit @ Butte Copper King Hotel
Sep 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for the 2018 MMIA Defense Counsel Summit presented by MMIA at the Clarion Inn Copper King Hotel on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, in the Copper 3 room.

Agenda coming soon. Free CLEs!

Although there is no cost for registration, registering helps to ensure that this event is adequately structured for the total number of participants. Free lunch will be provided.

 RSVP online today!

Feb
13
Wed
2019
Executive Forum @ Jorgenson's Inn & Suites
Feb 13 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

2019 Executive Forum, February 13, 2019 Jorgenson's Inn and Suites, Helena, Brought to you by MLCT, MMIA, and MSU LGC. RSVP online now!

Final Agenda Announced!

Mayors, chief executives, and city managers join the MMIA, the Montana League of Cities and Towns (MLCT), and the MSU Local Government Center for the 2019 Executive Forum. The Forum is an educational and networking experience that is designed specifically with you in mind.
Please RSVP for this event at https://form.jotform.com/83224793942161. Registration is free, but we need an accurate attendee count to adequately plan the event.

To reserve your room in our block at Jorgenson’s Inn and Suites, please call 406-442-1770 and use the code “MMIA 2019 Executive Forum.”

This year’s Executive Forum is coupled with a Local Government Day at the Capitol Rotunda on February 14.

Take this opportunity to connect with your Montana legislators on local issues and pending legislation that will affect your city or town. No registration necessary. This event is presented by MLCT, MMIA, and our partners at the Montana Association of Counties (MACo).

If you have any questions, please contact Janel Favero at 406-495-7016 or jfavero@mmia.net. We look forward to seeing you in February!

May
6
Mon
2019
Montana Municipal Institute @ Best Western GranTree/The Days Inn, Bozeman, MT
May 6 @ 8:00 am – May 9 @ 5:00 pm

For Clerks and Elected Officials

Sep
11
Wed
2019
Defense Counsel Summit @ Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel
Sep 11 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The 2019 Defense Counsel Summit will be in Helena this year at the Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel

2019 Defense Counsel Summit Agenda

Oct
6
Tue
2020
Montana League of Cities and Towns Annual Conference
Oct 6 @ 8:00 am – Oct 9 @ 3:00 pm
May
19
Wed
2021
Tillotson: Council Roles/Responsibilities
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Jim Tillotson Service Program: Council Roles/Responsibilities

Using social media, blogs, etc. to voice personal opinions. Presented by: Jim Nugent, Attorney – City of Missoula; Dan Clark, Executive Director – Local Government Center; and Thomas Jodoin, Attorney – City of Helena

 

May
20
Thu
2021
Tillotson: Local Public Health and Emergencies
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Jim Tillotson Service Program: Local Public Health and Emergencies

What’s Left of Local Authority? Presented by: Kelly A. Lynch, JD, AICP – League Deputy Director and Legal Counsel

 

May
21
Fri
2021
Tillotson: Ethics
May 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Jim Tillotson Service Program: Ethics

Who’s your client – how to avoid potential conflicts when they exist between different factions of the city. IE.: Prosecuting a crime when the arresting officer is being disciplined. Presented by: Rich Hickle, Attorney – City of Kalispell; Sara Sexe, Attorney – City of Great Falls; and Greg Sullivan, Attorney – City of Bozeman