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Montana Municipal Executive Forum

You are cordially invited to the 2018 Executive Forum hosted at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn and Suites in Polson, MT March 28^th – 30^th.  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!

• Municipal Executive Forum Agenda
• Polson Economic Development Tour Agenda

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.

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

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

You are cordially invited to participate in the Havre Municipal Summit, April 18, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Great Northern.

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 18, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Best Western Plus Great Northern
1345 1st St
Havre, MT  59501

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

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

You are cordially invited to participate in the Fort Peck Municipal Summit, April 19, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Musuem.

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 19, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum
157 Yellowstone Road
Fort Peck, MT 59223

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

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

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.