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March 19, 2023 in Association News, Legislative Updates

MACo Legislative Update, Issue 9 – March 19, 2023

Well, hey there MACo Folks! I’m back. It’s been two weeks since I last visited, so where and when are we in the time and space of Legislative Land? Well,…
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March 15, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Fallon County is Seeking to Hire an EMS Program Manager

Fallon County is Seeking to Hire an EMS Program Manager
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March 15, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Payroll Specialist

Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Payroll Specialist.
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March 15, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Grant Writer

Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Grant Writer.
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March 15, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Prevention Services Division Manager

Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Prevention Services Division Manager
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March 15, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Chief Financial Officer

Cascade County is seeking to hire a Chief Financial Officer.
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March 15, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Deputy County Attorney

Cascade County is seeking to hire a Deputy County Attorney - Criminal Department.
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February 26, 2023 in Association News, Legislative Updates

MACo Legislative Update, Issue 8 – February 26, 2023

Well, hey there MACo Folks! This week’s update will be BRIEF. I know. I can hear the disappointment in your elongated sighs. And I’m sorry. But alas, here we are.…
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February 19, 2023 in Association News, Legislative Updates

MACo Legislative Update, Issue 7 – February 19, 2023

Well, hey there MACo Folks! Last week I was in Washington, D.C., so you received a relatively short update, sweetened with a poem about Montana’s legislative process (which hopefully distracted…
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February 13, 2023 in Association News, Legislative Updates

MACo Legislative Update, Issue 6 – February 13, 2023

Well, hey there MACo Folks! Because I’m Washington, D.C., this week’s intro to our Legislative Update (linked above and below) will be short and sweet…emphasis on sweet since tomorrow is…
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February 5, 2023 in Association News, Legislative Updates

MACo Legislative Update, Issue 5 – February 5, 2023

Well, hey there MACo Folks! We made it through the first week of February. To recap: The Legislature officially made its recommendations to the Redistricting Commission via Senate Joint Resolution…
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January 31, 2023 in Events, News, Other Associations

MACRS 2023 Vendor/Sponsor Registration is Now Open

MACRS will take place March 27-30, 2023 in Great Falls.
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January 30, 2023 in Association News, Legislative Updates

MACo Legislative Update, Issue 4 – January 30, 2023

Well, hey there MACo Folks! It’s Monday. It’s Legislative Day (LD) 21. We’ve got endless days of zero-degree weather ahead of us in Helena. There’s a full moon on the…
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January 23, 2023 in Association News, Legislative Updates

MACo Legislative Update, Issue 3 – January 23, 2023

Well, hey there MACo Folks! Happy Monday and Legislative Day (LD) 16…it’s January 23rd and the beginning of week 4. The air is chilled, the sky is gray, and the…
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January 19, 2023 in Association News, Employment Opportunities, News

Montana Association of Counties is Seeking to Hire Managing Defense Counsel

The Montana Association of Counties (MACo) County Litigation Group is seeking a Managing Defense Counsel.
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January 19, 2023 in Association News, News

MACo Welcomes Karli King as IT Manager

Karli King joined MACo on January 17th as the IT Manager
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January 19, 2023 in County News, Grants

The MLIA Grant Program is Now Accepting Applications for Fiscal Year 2024

The Montana State Library is now accepting applications for the annual Montana Land Information Act (MLIA) Grant Program for the state fiscal year 2024.
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January 18, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Lewis & Clark County is Seeking to Hire a Deputy County Attorney I & Deputy County Attorney II

Lewis & Clark County is seeking to hire a Deputy Attorney I & Deputy Attorney II
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January 16, 2023 in Association News, Legislative Updates

MACo Legislative Update, Issue 2 – January 16, 2023

Well, hey there MACo Folks! Hope the weekend was (and still is for those out of the office today) restful, exhilarating, and enjoyable. You know what’s not restful? The Legislature.…
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January 13, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Custer County is Seeking to Hire a Community & Economic Development Extension Agent

Custer County is Seeking to Hire a Community & Economic Development Extension Agent
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January 9, 2023 in Association News, Legislative Updates

MACo Legislative Update, Issue 1 – January 9, 2023

Well, hey there MACo Folks! We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing holiday season. Unfortunately, it’s time to take down the twinkle lights, dethrone the star from the tree,…
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January 3, 2023 in National News

IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2023

The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
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December 29, 2022 in Association News, News

MACo Welcomes Nancy Everson as Governmental Finance Director

Nancy Everson joined MACO on November 30th as the Governmental Finance Director
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December 21, 2022 in Association News, News

2023 New Year’s Resolutions & Reminders

Reviewing certain county duties and requirements is good practice, and the first Commission meeting in January is a good time to adopt policies and set guidelines for the year. You…
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November 21, 2022 in Elected Officials Training, Events, News, Trainings

MACo 2022 Elected County Officials Training

The Montana Association of Counties, in cooperation with the Local Government Center at MSU, will present our Elected Officials training December 5th through 7th in Helena. With an excellent slate…
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November 18, 2022 in Association News, Virtual Townhalls

November 18th: National Opioid Settlements

View All Townhall Info Published November 18, 2022 On November 18th, MACo hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with information regarding the national opioid settlements and next steps.…
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October 20, 2022 in Association News, News

Election Processes Workgroup Releases Election Document & Launches Website

An independent bipartisan panel, convened to identify and answer common questions about Montana election processes and election integrity and security, has released a six-part document and associated website aimed at…
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October 14, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Garfield County is Seeking a Road & Bridge Superintendent

Garfield County is seeking to hire a Road & Bridge Superintendent. This position is responsible for maintaining roads and bridges and complying with the statutory requirements set forth for county…
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October 11, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Broadwater County is Seeking a Deputy County Attorney

Broadwater County is seeking to hire a Deputy County Attorney. This position is responsible for prosecuting criminal offenses in the Broadwater County Justice Court, representing the County government and other…
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October 11, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Lewis & Clark County is Seeking a Chief Financial Officer

Lewis & Clark County is seeking to hire a Chief Financial Officer. This position is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the county.
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September 20, 2022 in Annual Conference, Association News, Events

2022 MACo Annual Conference

MACo's 2022 Annual Conference is scheduled for September 25-28 in Billings at the Billings Hotel & Convention Center, and all elected officials are invited to attend.
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September 1, 2022 in Association News

MACo 2nd Vice President Candidate: Commissioner Joette Woods, Liberty County

For those of you who do not know me, my name is Joette Woods. I am in my sixth year as a Liberty County Commissioner and looking forward to another…
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September 1, 2022 in Association News

MACo 2nd Vice President Candidate: Commissioner Juanita Vero, Missoula County

Commissioner Juanita Vero is a fourth-generation partner of the E Bar L Ranch in rural Greenough, one of Montana’s oldest family-owned and operated dude ranches. In addition to running her…
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August 19, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Powell County is Seeking a Paralegal

Powell County is seeking to hire a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This position is responsible for performing advanced administrative and clerical assistance to the Powell County Attorney.
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August 17, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Powell County is Seeking an Interim Public Administrator

Powell County is seeking to appoint an Interim Public Administrator. This is an elected or appointed position. The Public Administrator provides services for persons in Powell County who may need…
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August 17, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Powell County is Seeking a Deputy County Attorney

Powell County is seeking a part-time Deputy County Attorney. This position is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in the State of Montana in the Third Judicial District Court and the…
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August 11, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities, News

Lewis & Clark County is Seeking a Deputy County Attorney

Lewis & Clark County is seeking to hire a Deputy County Attorney. Under the general direction of the County Attorney, this position primarily prosecutes criminal offenses, but may also represent…
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August 5, 2022 in Association News, Trainings

MACo PCT Fall HR Training Opportunities

MACo General Counsel, McKenzie McCarthy, will be presenting MACo PCT HR training in October around Montana. This free training is open to all county employees and will cover discipline, discrimination,…
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August 5, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Lewis & Clark County is Seeking a Planner

Lewis & Clark County is Seeking a Community & Development Planner
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July 12, 2022 in News

HB 632 Minimum Allocation Distribution by Resolution

MACo resolution approved by DNRC allowing counties to "give" HB 632 Minimum Allocation Funds to another eligible local government entity within that county.
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June 29, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Broadwater County is Seeking a Deputy County Attorney

Broadwater County is seeking to hire a Deputy County Attorney. This position is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor criminal offenses in the Broadwater County Justice Court; representing the county government and…
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June 21, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Richland County is Seeking a Deputy County Attorney

Richland County is seeking a Deputy County Attorney. This position is responsible for performing complex legal, professional, and administrative work, which is performed in accordance with established standards and practices…
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June 20, 2022 in County News, News

Mental Health Training Challenge

Encouraged by President Jason Strouf’s commitment to mental health, and hearing Karl Rosston’s (State Suicide Prevention coordinator) statement that the role of counties in stemming the tide of suicide is…
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June 9, 2022 in National News

IRS Increases Mileage Rate for Remainder of 2022

Read All News Published June 9, 2022 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022.…
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May 12, 2022 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Beaverhead County is Seeking a Commission Support Specialist

Beaverhead County is Seeking a Commission Support Specialist. The Support Specialist performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of Commission goals and functions including, but not limited…
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April 22, 2022 in Employment Opportunities

Lewis & Clark County Seeking DES Coordinator

Lewis & Clark County is seeking to hire a Disaster & Emergency Services (DES) Coordinator. Under general direction from the Director of Community Development & Planning, this position coordinates the…
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April 17, 2022 in Association News, Trainings

Spring & Summer HR Training Opportunities

MACo General Counsel, McKenzie McCarthy, will be presenting HR training in June and July around Montana. This free training is open to all county employees and will cover discipline, discrimination,…
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April 17, 2022 in Association News, District Meetings

MACo Districts 1, 2 & 3 Meeting

This meeting has concluded. The next Districts 1, 2 & 3 meeting will be held in June or July of 2023.
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April 17, 2022 in Association News, District Meetings

MACo Districts 4 & 5 Meeting

This meeting has concluded. The next Districts 4 & 5 meeting will be held in June or July of 2023.
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April 17, 2022 in Association News, District Meetings

MACo Districts 6 & 7 Meeting

This meeting has concluded. The next Districts 6 & 7 meeting will be held in June or July of 2023.
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