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
Legislative Wrap-up: MAP, along with Tara DePuy, land use attorney for MACo and Kelly Lynch, Deputy Director and General Legal Counsel for the League of Cities and Town, will be discussing legislative changes to the land use statutes over the next several weeks by a Zoom conference on Tuesday starting at noon and lasting approximately one hour. One piece of legislation or one topic area will be covered each week and questions can be submitted in advance to attorney@riverworks.net and Kelly.lynch@mtleague.net. Best practices will be discussed as we work through the 2021 legislation, but as always, your county attorney or your city attorney is the final advisor for your jurisdiction. These trainings will be for planners and city and county attorneys. Please do not provide this link to non-governmental entities.
The third Zoom conference will be held on May 25th at noon to discuss the new expedited subdivision review bill, SB 161 which is effective on October 1, 2021.
• SB0161.pdf (mt.gov)
A weekly notice will be sent out regarding the legislation to be discussed at the next Zoom conference. As there will be limited time each week to discuss each piece of legislation, again, questions in advance will help focus the discussion. Further guidance may be issued after each week’s discussion to clarify questions.
For attorneys, we are applying for CLE credits for one hour each week. You will need to self-report your attendance. The recorded previous sessions can be found at: https://mmia.net/2021tillotson/.
90 Years Leading Montana – Celebrating the past, inspiring the future!
Due to the extremely high transmission rates of the COVID-19 Delta variant in Lewis and Clark County and across the state, the League Board of Directors has voted to hold the 2021 League Conference virtually through our conference app, Whova October 5-8. While we are very disappointed to not see all of you in person in October, the safety of our members and their communities is everyone’s top priority.
For More Information, visit the League’s conference web page.
The Muni Townhalls are hosted by the MSU Local Government Center and Montana League of Cities and Towns and feature special guests with expertise and insight on a variety of topics in an online forum. Townhalls provide the opportunity for municipal staff and elected officials to learn about trending topics, get answers to their questions and connect with their colleagues across the state. Watch your inbox for invitations and links!
To be added to the notification list, please contact Jane MacDonald at the LGC.
Hosted by the Montana League of Cities and Towns, the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority, and the MSU Local Government Center
Mayors, Chief Executives, and City Managers: Come together to learn about issues vital to your community, develop ideas and resources to address the issues proactively, and to learn from your peers. This event is an opportunity for education and networking on a strategic level with your peers from across the state of Montana.
Local Development Tour: Join us Wednesday as we take a tour of local businesses as the City of Choteau shares how they have partnered with local businesses to make their community better.
Host Hotel: Contact Sandy Lang for hotel arrangements at 406-495-7013.
We look forward to the conversation with you in March. Please RSVP using the buttons below so we can make adequate preparation for this event.
If you have any questions, please contact Janel Favero at 406-495-7016 or jfavero@mmia.net. We look forward to seeing you on March 2-4!
Participants are responsible for their own hotel reservations and payments.
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Public Work Directors, Mayors, City Managers, and Attorneys
Join us Tuesday, March 8 from 1:30-2:30 to talk about Lift Station Liability and measures you can take to limit liability in your city or town.
Link: https://bit.ly/MMIA-LSL
Meeting ID: 845 2581 3130
Passcode: 745789
Call-In: 1-253-215-8782
Visit the Local Government Center’s Municipal Institute page for more information.
Visit the League webpage for more conference information
Registration Has Closed
Join MMIA, League, MSU LGC, and their expert staff at the 2024 Executive Forum. The Executive Forum is specifically created and planned for Mayors, City Managers, Chief Administrators, and Chief Executives. This three day event will include, an economic development tour hosted by the City of Sidney, multiple training sessions, networking sessions, and expert insight into municipal government. Whether you are new to local government or have years of experience, this is a can’t miss event.
2024 Executive Forum Agenda (PDF)
ROOM BLOCK – Hotel Room Block: Candlewood Suites, 201 6th St NW, Sidney, MT 59270.
Feb. 27-March 1, Reference “Executive Forum” when reserving rooms in this block.
For questions, contact Sandy Lang at 406-495-7013 or slang@mmia.net.