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
- 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
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
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