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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!

Thank you for attending the Jim Tillotson Service Program May 8-10, 2019. Your attendance is being reported to the Montana CLE, and you may earn up to 13.5 CLE credits, including 3 Ethics credits!

If you did not have time to submit your evaluation of our 2019 course, you can do so now at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019Tillotson

You can view copies of the presentations below.

• Claims Case Study: T.F. and S.H. v. City of Helena: Avoiding and defending sexual assault claims – William L. Crowley, Natasha Prinzing Jones, and Tracey Neighbor Johnson, Boone Karlberg P.C.
• Contract and Coverage Considerations – Chad Adams, Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven and Ann Komac, MMIA
• New Montana Criminal Legislation – 2019 Session – Ole Olson and Chris McConnell Assistant Attorneys General
• Legal Issues Concerning Homelessness Public Intoxication Panhandling – Brent Brooks, Billings City Attorney; Jim Nugent, Missoula City Attorney; and Ryan Sudbury, Deputy Missoula City Attorney
  • Billings, Missoula Ordinances Affecting Homeless
• Local Government Ethics and Political Practices – Jeff Mangan, Montana Commissioner of Political Practices

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).

2019 Summit topics include:

• Legislative Update – MLCT
• Public Information Requests – MLCT
• Child Abuse Prevention in Municipal Operations – MMIA
• Liability 101 – MMIA
• Roles and Responsibilities – LGC
• Final Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff

Lunch will be provided.

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).

2019 Summit topics include:

• Legislative Update – MLCT
• Public Information Requests – MLCT
• Child Abuse Prevention in Municipal Operations – MMIA
• Liability 101 – MMIA
• Roles and Responsibilities – LGC
• Final Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff

Lunch will be provided.

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).

2019 Summit topics include:

• Legislative Update – MLCT
• Public Information Requests – MLCT
• Child Abuse Prevention in Municipal Operations – MMIA
• Liability 101 – MMIA
• Roles and Responsibilities – LGC
• Final Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff

Lunch will be provided.

Register online, now.

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).

2019 Summit topics include:

• Legislative Update – MLCT
• Public Information Requests – MLCT
• Child Abuse Prevention in Municipal Operations – MMIA
• Liability 101 – MMIA
• Roles and Responsibilities – LGC
• Final Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff

Lunch will be provided.

Register online, now.

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).

2019 Summit topics include:

• Legislative Update – MLCT
• Public Information Requests – MLCT
• Child Abuse Prevention in Municipal Operations – MMIA
• Liability 101 – MMIA
• Roles and Responsibilities – LGC
• Final Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff

Lunch will be provided.

Register online, now.

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).

2019 Summit topics include:

• Legislative Update – MLCT
• Public Information Requests – MLCT
• Child Abuse Prevention in Municipal Operations – MMIA
• Liability 101 – MMIA
• Roles and Responsibilities – LGC
• Final Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff

Lunch will be provided.

Register online, now.

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).

2019 Summit topics include:

• Legislative Update – MLCT
• Public Information Requests – MLCT
• Child Abuse Prevention – MMIA
• Liability 101 – MMIA
• Roles and Responsibilities – LGC
• Final Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff

Lunch will be provided.

Register online, now.

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).

2019 Summit topics include:

• Legislative Update – MLCT
• Public Information Requests – MLCT
• Child Abuse Prevention – MMIA
• Liability 101 – MMIA
• Roles and Responsibilities – LGC
• Final Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff

Lunch will be provided.

Register online, now.

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).

2019 Summit topics include:

• Legislative Update – MLCT
• Public Information Requests – MLCT
• Child Abuse Prevention in Municipal Operations – MMIA
• Liability 101 – MMIA
• Roles and Responsibilities – LGC
• Final Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff

Lunch will be provided.

Register online, now.

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

Montana League of Cities and Towns Annual Conference

2020 League Conference Agenda

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

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