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
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/.
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
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
Check out the information from presentations from the 2022 Jim Tillotson Service Program
Visit the League webpage for more conference information
View Agenda (PDF)
Registration is closed. If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Ty Peña.
Don’t forget to book your hotel. Available accommodations can be found at:
Days Inn – 406-587-5251 – Room Block: Tillotson
Comfort Inn – 406-587-2322 – Room Block: MT Municipal Institute
C’mon Inn Bozeman – 866-782-2717 – Room Block: Tillotson
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.