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~,~ MONTANA
Local Government Cente~
.!.-~5 ~ Wilson Hall
PO BOX )-72240
Bozeman, MT 597~.7-2240
COLINCILMEMBERS
CITY OF LAUREL
P.O. BOX 10
LAUREL, MT 59044
~I~TELL US WHICH WORKSHOP WILLYOU BEAr-I'ENDING:
Location Date Time
Laurel Thursday, January 10 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Hamilton Wednesday, January 23 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Lewistown 'Wednesday, February 6 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
J~JJ~ TELL US YOUR NAME, POSITION, AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mailing Address:
C/ty/Town:
Phone (8-5):
ZIP:
Municipal office you hold:
Email:
PLEASE REGISTER BY DECEMBER 31, 2007
Fax or mail this registration form to:
Local Goverfiment Center
PO Box 172240
Bozeman, Montana 59717
Fax: (406) 994-1905
AGENDA
*Workshops are designed to be 2 t/~ hours long*
1. Introduction to Municipal Government
a. Forms of Government
b. Roles and Responsibilities of City Council Members
c. Goal Setting and Strategic Planning ·
2. Montana's'-Open Meeting Laws and Ex Parte Communication
3. Ethlcs, Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct
4. Conduct of Council Meetings
SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS
Wolf Point - Wednesday, January 9, 5:30-8:00 PM
Location: Great Northern Development Center, 233 Cascade Street, Wolf Point, Montana
Contact: Marlene Ma?dm, 406-653-1852, ctywlfpt~nemontel, net
Laurel - Thursday, January 10, 5:30-8:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers (white building), 115 West FJ. rst Street, Laurel, Montana
Contact: Mary Embleton, Clerk/Treasurer, 406-994-7431, ext 13
Three Forks - Thursday, January 17, 5:30-8:00 PM
Location: Methodist Church Annex, I 16 East Cedar Street, Three Forks, Montana
Contact: Sharon Smith, Clerk/Treasurer, 406-285-3431
Hamilton - Wednesday, January 23, 5:30-8:00 PM
Location: To Be Determined
Contact: Rose Allen, Clerk, 406-363-0191
Polson - Thursday, JanUary 24, 9:30AM-12:00 Noon
Location: Poison City Hall, 106 Ist Street East, Poison, Montana
Contact: Agg/e Loeser, Clerk, 406-883-8203
Lewistown - Wednesday, February 6, 5:30-8:00 PM
Location: Lewistown Community Center, 307 West Watson, Lewiston, Montana
Contact: Nikki Bmmmond, Finance Officer, 406-535-1760
Shelby - Thursday, February 7, 5:30-8:00 PM
Location: City Hall, 112 1st Street South, Shelby, Montana
Contact: Tammy Pederson, Assistant Clerk, 406-434-5222
What is the Purpose °fthese workshoP~? '
The MOntana Municipal Insurance Authority and the MSU Local Government Center developed these
· workshops in response to continuing turnover of City Council members and the increase in inquixies
about the position. The purpose of these workshops is to introduce key elements in the public process
and provide a forum for elected officials tO gain knowledge of and inquire about issues pertinent to their
position in local government. .
Who Should Attend?
The workshops are designed for both newly elected and exp_erienced City Council members. While
Mayors may also attend, we encourage Mayors to attend the 2008 Mayors ACademy (contact the Local
Government Center for mor~ informafiori).
What topics Willbe Covered?
The proposed agenda for the workshops is as follows:
1. introduction to Munielpal Government
a. Forms of Government
b. Roles and Responsibilities of City Council Members.
c.' Goal Setting and Strategic Plarm/ng
2. Montana's Open Meeting Laws and Ex Parte Communication
3. Ethics, Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct
4. Conduct of Council Meetings
5. Open Discussion
How much dOes it COSt?
There will be a charge Of $450 per Workshop, plus travel costs at a state ·rate to cover our expenses. This
fee is per workshop, regardless of the number of participants. Participating cities and towns will be asked
to work out how they will share costs amongst themselves.
What il:l have to cancel?
In the event that a registered council member cannot attend, please notify the Local Government Center
as soon as is possible. It will be the responsibility of participating cities and towns to determine any
changes to how costs will be divided.
What if the weather is bad?
The Montana Municipal Insurance Authority and the MSU Local Government Center will make every
effort to arrive to workshops as scheduled. However, they reserve the right to cancel or workshops due
to inclement weather. If a workshop is cancelled, there will be no Charge.
QUESTIONS?
Con,act MOlly Arrandale with the Local Government Center:
Phone: 406-994-6694
Email: molly, arrandale(~_ .montana.edu