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Montana League of Cities and Towns Annual Conference

2020 League Conference Agenda

The Montana League of Cities and Towns and the MSU Local Government Center invite you to join us for another Municipal Town Hall. Friday, April 9, 2021, at 9:00 am.

 Agenda:

• American Recovery Plan Update
• Legislative Session Update

 Meeting Info:

• • Join the Webex Meeting
  • Meeting number (access code): 120 992 3363
  • Meeting password: jWE4JMTFk52

Call-In: 1-855-797-9485

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

Jim Tillotson Service Program: Human Resources

Covid and ADA – reasonable accommodation, requiring vaccines, sending people home if ill once the emergency declaration is over. Presented by: Jordan Crosby, Attorney – Ugrin, Alexander, Zadick, & Higgins and Jill Gerdrum, Attorney – Axilon Law Group

Jim Tillotson Service Program: Regulating Firearms

Understanding LR-130, HB 102, and Other Changes to Gun Laws. Presented by: Kelly A. Lynch, JD, AICP – League Deputy Director and Legal Counsel

Jim Tillotson Service Program: Recreational Marijuana is Coming

How to Be Ready For It. Presented by:  Kelly A. Lynch, JD, AICP – League Deputy Director and Legal Counsel

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 977 5623 1110
Passcode: 425479
Dial: 1 (253) 215-8782

Jim Tillotson Service Program: DUI Prosecution

Prosecuting DUIs from start to verdict including trends and information regarding marijuana and DUIs. Presented by: Mary Leffers Barry, Deputy City Attorney – City of Whitefish

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 936 2086 3982
Passcode: 801092
Dial: 1 (253) 215-8782

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.

Third Annual MiniMuni Conference

For over 200 years government entities have used debt to fund public infrastructure such as government buildings, water distribution systems, schools, police stations, and many other projects that require significant capital investment. Before issuing debt, a government must consider many factors including the most current information on federal legislation and regulations. Attend virtually to hear first-hand from key leaders in Washington, DC, and participate in dialogue with issuer peers.

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.

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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.

This symposium will provide an overview of the current trends and issues facing local governments across the country and to present and explore specific strategies that local governments can consider in the recruitment and retention of municipal employees in the current “Great Resignation” labor market. The cost to participate is $40.

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For additional details, please visit the MMIA Website, or contact Krista Artis at the City of Great Falls at 406-455-8450.

Proudly Sponsored by:
	City of Great Falls