Resources<\/h2>\n– Montana Municipal Officials Handbook – Third Edition<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\n– Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority<\/a> (web)<\/h5>\n– Montana League of Cities and Towns<\/a> (web)<\/h5>\n– Montana State University Local Government Center<\/a> (web)<\/h5>\n– Welcome to Montana Municipal Government<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\n\n\t\tFoundations of Governance\n\t<\/h2>\n\tOnline Training for Newly Elected Officials<\/h3>\nThis five-week webinar series covered a wide range of topics to equip newly elected officials with a solid foundation and understanding of local government. From the basics of the form and function of local governance to risk management, review this series as a resource for local leadership.<\/h4>\nPlease find recordings and slides below.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- \n
January 26<\/strong> –\u00a0Introduction to Municipal Government Resources<\/a>\u00a0(video link)<\/h5>\nFebruary 2<\/strong> –\u00a0Understanding the Purpose and Function of Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nPurpose and Function of Municipal Government Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 9<\/strong> –\u00a0Roles and Responsibilities in Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nRoles and Responsibilities Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 16<\/strong> –\u00a0Montana Open Meeting and Citizen Participation Laws<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nOpen Meeting & Citizen Participation Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 23<\/strong> –\u00a0Collective Advocacy and Risk Management<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\tEvents<\/h2>\nMunicipal Summits
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\n<\/em>Select dates May – June
\nStatewide
\nRegister Now!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\nLeague Annual Conference
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\nOctober 2 – 4
\nWest Yellowstone, MT
\nSave the Date!<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\tQuestions? We have answers.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\nContact MSU Local Government Center<\/a> to gain guidance on:<\/strong><\/h4>\nForm and Function of Local Government
\nVoter Review Process
\nParliamentary Procedures for Public Officials<\/h4>\nContact MMIA<\/a> to learn more about:<\/strong><\/h4>\nClaims
\nPooled Coverage
\nRisk Management<\/h4>\nContact the League<\/a> for more information on:<\/strong><\/h4>\nKeeping Decision-Making Local
\nFederal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies
\nCommunication and Advocacy Tools<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"LeagueBlue96ppi\"](\"https:\/\/legacy.mtleague.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LeagueBlue96ppi-150x150.png\" "\\"LeagueBlue96ppi\\"")
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– Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority<\/a> (web)<\/h5>\n– Montana League of Cities and Towns<\/a> (web)<\/h5>\n– Montana State University Local Government Center<\/a> (web)<\/h5>\n– Welcome to Montana Municipal Government<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\n\n\t\tFoundations of Governance\n\t<\/h2>\n\tOnline Training for Newly Elected Officials<\/h3>\nThis five-week webinar series covered a wide range of topics to equip newly elected officials with a solid foundation and understanding of local government. From the basics of the form and function of local governance to risk management, review this series as a resource for local leadership.<\/h4>\nPlease find recordings and slides below.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- \n
January 26<\/strong> –\u00a0Introduction to Municipal Government Resources<\/a>\u00a0(video link)<\/h5>\nFebruary 2<\/strong> –\u00a0Understanding the Purpose and Function of Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nPurpose and Function of Municipal Government Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 9<\/strong> –\u00a0Roles and Responsibilities in Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nRoles and Responsibilities Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 16<\/strong> –\u00a0Montana Open Meeting and Citizen Participation Laws<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nOpen Meeting & Citizen Participation Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 23<\/strong> –\u00a0Collective Advocacy and Risk Management<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\tEvents<\/h2>\nMunicipal Summits
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\n<\/em>Select dates May – June
\nStatewide
\nRegister Now!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\nLeague Annual Conference
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\nOctober 2 – 4
\nWest Yellowstone, MT
\nSave the Date!<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\tQuestions? We have answers.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\nContact MSU Local Government Center<\/a> to gain guidance on:<\/strong><\/h4>\nForm and Function of Local Government
\nVoter Review Process
\nParliamentary Procedures for Public Officials<\/h4>\nContact MMIA<\/a> to learn more about:<\/strong><\/h4>\nClaims
\nPooled Coverage
\nRisk Management<\/h4>\nContact the League<\/a> for more information on:<\/strong><\/h4>\nKeeping Decision-Making Local
\nFederal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies
\nCommunication and Advocacy Tools<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tMontana League of Cities and Towns (League) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association of all 127 incorporated cities and towns of Montana. Since 1931, the League has provided technical support, research, and advocacy at the state and federal levels.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t
– Montana State University Local Government Center<\/a> (web)<\/h5>\n– Welcome to Montana Municipal Government<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\n\n\t\tFoundations of Governance\n\t<\/h2>\n\tOnline Training for Newly Elected Officials<\/h3>\nThis five-week webinar series covered a wide range of topics to equip newly elected officials with a solid foundation and understanding of local government. From the basics of the form and function of local governance to risk management, review this series as a resource for local leadership.<\/h4>\nPlease find recordings and slides below.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- \n
January 26<\/strong> –\u00a0Introduction to Municipal Government Resources<\/a>\u00a0(video link)<\/h5>\nFebruary 2<\/strong> –\u00a0Understanding the Purpose and Function of Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nPurpose and Function of Municipal Government Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 9<\/strong> –\u00a0Roles and Responsibilities in Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nRoles and Responsibilities Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 16<\/strong> –\u00a0Montana Open Meeting and Citizen Participation Laws<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nOpen Meeting & Citizen Participation Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 23<\/strong> –\u00a0Collective Advocacy and Risk Management<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\tEvents<\/h2>\nMunicipal Summits
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\n<\/em>Select dates May – June
\nStatewide
\nRegister Now!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\nLeague Annual Conference
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\nOctober 2 – 4
\nWest Yellowstone, MT
\nSave the Date!<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\tQuestions? We have answers.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\nContact MSU Local Government Center<\/a> to gain guidance on:<\/strong><\/h4>\nForm and Function of Local Government
\nVoter Review Process
\nParliamentary Procedures for Public Officials<\/h4>\nContact MMIA<\/a> to learn more about:<\/strong><\/h4>\nClaims
\nPooled Coverage
\nRisk Management<\/h4>\nContact the League<\/a> for more information on:<\/strong><\/h4>\nKeeping Decision-Making Local
\nFederal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies
\nCommunication and Advocacy Tools<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tMontana League of Cities and Towns (League) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association of all 127 incorporated cities and towns of Montana. Since 1931, the League has provided technical support, research, and advocacy at the state and federal levels.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t
\n\t\tFoundations of Governance\n\t<\/h2>\n\tOnline Training for Newly Elected Officials<\/h3>\nThis five-week webinar series covered a wide range of topics to equip newly elected officials with a solid foundation and understanding of local government. From the basics of the form and function of local governance to risk management, review this series as a resource for local leadership.<\/h4>\nPlease find recordings and slides below.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- \n
January 26<\/strong> –\u00a0Introduction to Municipal Government Resources<\/a>\u00a0(video link)<\/h5>\nFebruary 2<\/strong> –\u00a0Understanding the Purpose and Function of Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nPurpose and Function of Municipal Government Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 9<\/strong> –\u00a0Roles and Responsibilities in Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nRoles and Responsibilities Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 16<\/strong> –\u00a0Montana Open Meeting and Citizen Participation Laws<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nOpen Meeting & Citizen Participation Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 23<\/strong> –\u00a0Collective Advocacy and Risk Management<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\tEvents<\/h2>\nMunicipal Summits
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\n<\/em>Select dates May – June
\nStatewide
\nRegister Now!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\nLeague Annual Conference
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\nOctober 2 – 4
\nWest Yellowstone, MT
\nSave the Date!<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\tQuestions? We have answers.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\nContact MSU Local Government Center<\/a> to gain guidance on:<\/strong><\/h4>\nForm and Function of Local Government
\nVoter Review Process
\nParliamentary Procedures for Public Officials<\/h4>\nContact MMIA<\/a> to learn more about:<\/strong><\/h4>\nClaims
\nPooled Coverage
\nRisk Management<\/h4>\nContact the League<\/a> for more information on:<\/strong><\/h4>\nKeeping Decision-Making Local
\nFederal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies
\nCommunication and Advocacy Tools<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tMontana League of Cities and Towns (League) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association of all 127 incorporated cities and towns of Montana. Since 1931, the League has provided technical support, research, and advocacy at the state and federal levels.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t
This five-week webinar series covered a wide range of topics to equip newly elected officials with a solid foundation and understanding of local government. From the basics of the form and function of local governance to risk management, review this series as a resource for local leadership.<\/h4>\nPlease find recordings and slides below.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- \n
January 26<\/strong> –\u00a0Introduction to Municipal Government Resources<\/a>\u00a0(video link)<\/h5>\nFebruary 2<\/strong> –\u00a0Understanding the Purpose and Function of Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nPurpose and Function of Municipal Government Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 9<\/strong> –\u00a0Roles and Responsibilities in Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nRoles and Responsibilities Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 16<\/strong> –\u00a0Montana Open Meeting and Citizen Participation Laws<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\nOpen Meeting & Citizen Participation Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\nFebruary 23<\/strong> –\u00a0Collective Advocacy and Risk Management<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\tEvents<\/h2>\nMunicipal Summits
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\n<\/em>Select dates May – June
\nStatewide
\nRegister Now!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\nLeague Annual Conference
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\nOctober 2 – 4
\nWest Yellowstone, MT
\nSave the Date!<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\tQuestions? We have answers.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\nContact MSU Local Government Center<\/a> to gain guidance on:<\/strong><\/h4>\nForm and Function of Local Government
\nVoter Review Process
\nParliamentary Procedures for Public Officials<\/h4>\nContact MMIA<\/a> to learn more about:<\/strong><\/h4>\nClaims
\nPooled Coverage
\nRisk Management<\/h4>\nContact the League<\/a> for more information on:<\/strong><\/h4>\nKeeping Decision-Making Local
\nFederal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies
\nCommunication and Advocacy Tools<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tMontana League of Cities and Towns (League) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association of all 127 incorporated cities and towns of Montana. Since 1931, the League has provided technical support, research, and advocacy at the state and federal levels.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t
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January 26<\/strong> –\u00a0Introduction to Municipal Government Resources<\/a>\u00a0(video link)<\/h5>\n
February 2<\/strong> –\u00a0Understanding the Purpose and Function of Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\n
Purpose and Function of Municipal Government Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\n
February 9<\/strong> –\u00a0Roles and Responsibilities in Municipal Government<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\n
Roles and Responsibilities Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\n
February 16<\/strong> –\u00a0Montana Open Meeting and Citizen Participation Laws<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\n
Open Meeting & Citizen Participation Slides<\/a> (PDF)<\/h5>\n
February 23<\/strong> –\u00a0Collective Advocacy and Risk Management<\/a> (video link)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t
Events<\/h2>\n
Municipal Summits
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\n<\/em>Select dates May – June
\nStatewide
\nRegister Now!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\nLeague Annual Conference
\n<\/strong>(elected officials & municipal staff)
\nOctober 2 – 4
\nWest Yellowstone, MT
\nSave the Date!<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\tQuestions? We have answers.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
Contact MSU Local Government Center<\/a> to gain guidance on:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Form and Function of Local Government
\nVoter Review Process
\nParliamentary Procedures for Public Officials<\/h4>\nContact MMIA<\/a> to learn more about:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Claims
\nPooled Coverage
\nRisk Management<\/h4>\nContact the League<\/a> for more information on:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Keeping Decision-Making Local
\nFederal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations, and Policies
\nCommunication and Advocacy Tools<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tMontana League of Cities and Towns (League) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association of all 127 incorporated cities and towns of Montana. Since 1931, the League has provided technical support, research, and advocacy at the state and federal levels.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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