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:
- Read the assigned section of text in the Handbook
- Complete all Unit activities such as quizzes, etc.
- Participate in online discussion board
Register online at www.msulocalgov.org/training/onlinecourseregistration.html
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