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Jan
10
Wed
2018
Fundamentals of Montana Municipal Government Online Course
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Jan 10 – Feb 20 all-day

Welcome to Montana municipal government! Through this introductory course, participants will study the foundational elements of local
government, including its purpose, laws, best practices, duties of elected and appointed officials, and much more. It is a great practical overview of municipal government for both new and experienced officials.

Start Date: January 10, 2018
End Date: February 20, 2018
Fee: $50.00
Required Material: Montana Municipal Officials Handbook*

*Not included in registration fee. If a copy of the handbook is not available at your municipal clerk’s office, it may be purchased from the MSU Extension store
at store.msuextension.org or by calling 406.994.2022.

Time: Approx. 2 – 3 hrs/week
Format: Participants complete one unit per week for six weeks. To receive
credit, participants must complete the following steps for each unit:

  1. Read the assigned section of text in the Handbook
  2. Complete all Unit activities such as quizzes, etc.
  3. Participate in online discussion board

Register online at www.msulocalgov.org/training/onlinecourseregistration.html

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Categories: Elected Officials Mayors Training
Mar
28
Wed
2018
2018 Executive Forum @ Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites Polson
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Mar 28 @ 1:00 pm – Mar 30 @ 12:30 pm

Montana Municipal Executive Forum

Mission Mountain Range outside of Polson. Photo courtesy MontanaPictures.net

You are cordially invited to the 2018 Executive Forum hosted at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn and Suites in Polson, MT March 28th – 30th.  The Executive Forum is an educational and networking opportunity designed specifically for Montana Mayors, City Managers, and Chief Executives.

On Wednesday, the Forum kicks off with an Economic Development Tour in Polson including the Mission Bay Project and Golf Course, Country Pasta (manufacturing), Polson Motorcoach & RV Park, the Polson Theatre, and concluding the afternoon with a social hour at the Vine and Tap hosted by the National League of Cities (NLC). Transportation will be provided for this tour.

Thursday will open with an Orientation featuring a look at the Municipal Officials Handbook with Dan Clark of the Local Government Center; a presentation by NLC West Region Program Manager, Mike Nelson; a Mayors’ Experience Panel giving a unique perspective from seasoned Mayors and lessons they’ve learned in their careers; an Update on Current Issues by Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney & State Agency Representatives; an HB 473 Gas Tax Update by Kelly A. Lynch, JD, AICP, MLCT; followed by break out sessions for Mayors and City Managers for the afternoon. The day will conclude with a roundtable reception hosted by the MLCT, MMIA, and LGC.

Friday’s presentations complete the Forum with Angela Simonson, MMIA and Dave Rau, Montana Law Enforcement Academy, Britani Laughery and Thom Danenhower, MMIA; Tim Burton and Kelly A. Lynch, JD, AICP of the MLCT, and concluding with a QA session with the MMIA, MLCT, and LGC: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers!

Check out our Agendas!

Please register online at: https://form.jotform.com/73384100991153  Although there is no cost for registration, registering helps ensure this event is adequately structured for the total number of participants.

Reservations at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn and Suites can be made by calling (406) 872-2200; the event code is “Executive Forum”.  For questions, please contact Janel Favero at jfavero@mmia.net or 406-495-7016.

 

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Categories: City Managers Mayors Training
Apr
17
Tue
2018
Municipal Summit – Great Falls @ Great Falls Civic Center, Missouri Room
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Apr 17 @ 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 Great Falls Municipal Summit, April 17, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Great Falls Civic Center, in the Missouri Room.

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 17, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Great Falls Civic Center, Missouri Room
2 Park Dr S
Great Falls, MT 59401

Lunch will be provided!

2018 Summit topics include:

  • Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
  • Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
  • ADA Requirements for Municipalities
  • 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

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