Calendar

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
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!

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

 

May
25
Tue
2021
2021 Legislative Land Use Legislative Wrap
May 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Legislative Wrap-up:  MAP, along with Tara DePuy, land use attorney for MACo and Kelly Lynch, Deputy Director and General Legal Counsel for the League of Cities and Town, will be discussing legislative changes to the land use statutes over the next several weeks by a Zoom conference on Tuesday starting at noon and lasting approximately one hour.  One piece of legislation or one topic area will be covered each week and questions can be submitted in advance to attorney@riverworks.net and Kelly.lynch@mtleague.net.  Best practices will be discussed as we work through the 2021 legislation, but as always, your county attorney or your city attorney is the final advisor for your jurisdiction.  These trainings will be for planners and city and county attorneys.  Please do not provide this link to non-governmental entities.

The third Zoom conference will be held on May 25th at noon to discuss the new expedited subdivision review bill, SB 161 which is effective on October 1, 2021.

•  SB0161.pdf (mt.gov)

A weekly notice will be sent out regarding the legislation to be discussed at the next Zoom conference.  As there will be limited time each week to discuss each piece of legislation, again, questions in advance will help focus the discussion.  Further guidance may be issued after each week’s discussion to clarify questions.

For attorneys, we are applying for CLE credits for one hour each week.  You will need to self-report your attendance.  The recorded previous sessions can be found at:  https://mmia.net/2021tillotson/.

Tillotson: Human Resources
May 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Jim Tillotson Service Program: Human Resources

Covid and ADA – reasonable accommodation, requiring vaccines, sending people home if ill once the emergency declaration is over. Presented by: Jordan Crosby, Attorney – Ugrin, Alexander, Zadick, & Higgins and Jill Gerdrum, Attorney – Axilon Law Group

May
26
Wed
2021
Tillotson: Regulating Firearms
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Jim Tillotson Service Program: Regulating Firearms

Understanding LR-130, HB 102, and Other Changes to Gun Laws. Presented by: Kelly A. Lynch, JD, AICP – League Deputy Director and Legal Counsel

 

Jun
3
Thu
2021
Tillotson: Recreational Marijuana is Coming
Jun 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Jim Tillotson Service Program: Recreational Marijuana is Coming

How to Be Ready For It. Presented by:  Kelly A. Lynch, JD, AICP – League Deputy Director and Legal Counsel

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