Calendar

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.

We would like to invite all newly elected officials to participate in the Newly Elected Officials Bootcamp, May 8, 2018, at the Billings Red Lion Convention Center.  *Cost to participate is $75 for the single day, or if you attend the Elected Officials Forum, the combined fee is $225.

For more information, visit the MSU Local Government Center Website.

We would like to invite all newly elected officials to participate in the Newly Elected Officials Bootcamp, May 8, 2018, at the Billings Red Lion Convention Center.  *Cost to participate is $75 for the single day, or if you attend the Elected Officials Forum, the combined fee is $225.

For more information, visit the MSU Local Government Center Website.

Montana Municipal Attorneys! Join us May 9-11, 2018 for the upcoming Jim Tillotson Service Program! We will offer you FREE CLE credits, an opportunity to network with your peers, and to learn about issues that are important to your municipalities.

View our FINAL Agenda

2018 Presentations

• ADA Requirements for Municipalities – Kelly A. Lynch
• Course and Scope – Steve Wade
• Cybersecurity Preparedness- The Legal Landscape and Incident Response Survival Guide – David M. Brown
• Breat Test Foundation For trial and Recent Defense Challanges
• Government Lawyer Ethics- Client – Constituent Communications – Professor Jordan Gross
•  Privacy, Privilege, and the Public’s Right to Know and Participate – Harlan B. Krogh
• Rouge Mayors Council Cousins and Stubborn Judges-Separation of Powers – Sam Painter

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

You are cordially invited to participate in the Twin Bridges Municipal Summit, May 21, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m..

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: May 21, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: The Wagon Wheel Steakhouse and BBQ
207 North Main

Lunch will be provided!

2018 Summit topics include:

• Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
• Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
• ADA Requirements for Municipalities – or – 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 Stevensville Municipal Summit, May 22, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m..

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: May 22, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Bitterroot Family Church,
402 Church St

Lunch will be provided!

2018 Summit topics include:

• Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
• Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
• ADA Requirements for Municipalities – or – 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 Whitefish Municipal Summit, May 23, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m..

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: May 23, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Whitefish City Hall,
418 East 2nd Street
Council Chambers/Conference Room

Lunch will be provided!

2018 Summit topics include:

• Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
• Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
• ADA Requirements for Municipalities – or – 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 Helena Municipal Summit, June 4, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave.

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: June 4, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Helena Civic Center,
340 Neill Ave
Ballroom

Lunch will be provided!

2018 Summit topics include:

• Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
• Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
• ADA Requirements for Municipalities  – or – 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 Roundup Municipal Summit, May 21, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m..

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: June 5, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Central School
401 11th Ave East, Roundup
Lunch room

Lunch will be provided!

2018 Summit topics include:

• Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
• Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
• ADA Requirements for Municipalities – or – 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 us for the 2018 MMIA Defense Counsel Summit presented by MMIA at the Clarion Inn Copper King Hotel on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, in the Copper 3 room.

Agenda coming soon. Free CLEs!

Although there is no cost for registration, registering helps to ensure that this event is adequately structured for the total number of participants. Free lunch will be provided.

 RSVP online today!

Montana Law Enforcement Strategic Planning Meeting

The Montana Law Enforcement Strategic Planning Meeting is an educational and networking event that will bring together city and county law enforcement administrators to share ideas and discover resources, facilitated by Bob White. It is coordinated by the Montana Law Enforcement Academy, the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority, and the Montana Association of Counties.

The draft agenda is now available!

The FREE Montana Law Enforcement Strategic Planning Meeting takes place from at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy, 2260 Sierra Road East, Helena, MT 59602.

Visit the Montana Law Enforcement Strategic Planning Meeting registration page to RSVP today.

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!

For Clerks and Elected Officials

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