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

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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

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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.

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.

Court Ruling costs a member-owner $850,000…
See how YOU can hang onto your dough.

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

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

Check out the information from presentations from the 2022 Jim Tillotson Service Program

• 2019-2021 Land Use Caselaw
• Employment: Analysis of Course and Scope
• Recognizing, Helping, and Reporting Lawyers with Mental Health Impairments
• Montana’s Property Tax System
• Case Law/Statutory Update with Focus on City/Town Misdemeanor Prosecution

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

MMIA is excited to announce that through our joint efforts with MACOP and MLEA, we have secured a federal VALOR grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to bring the Law Enforcement Agency and Officer Resilience Training Program to Montana!

This 4-day program is designed to equip officers with empirically validated skills of resilience and to provide them with the training resources to bring the program back to their agency. The goal is to build more resilient officers and agencies by enhancing knowledge and skills in resiliency to assist officers in dealing with the many day-to-day challenges and stressors they face as well as those larger critical incidents.  There is no cost to attend the training, which includes breakfast and lunch each day. Lodging and transportation costs are the responsibility of each individual agency.

REGISTER HERE

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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.