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67th Legislature Chooses Leadership
On November 18th lawmakers caucused both physically and virtually to select their leaders for the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session.
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Governor Announces Directive Regarding Group Size, Capacity, and Masks
Today, November 17th, Governor Bullock announced that further restrictions will be implemented in an effort to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The additional measures are effective at 5 a.m. Friday,…
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Lewis & Clark County Seeking Deputy County Attorney II
Lewis & Clark County is seeking a Deputy County Attorney II. This position is under the general direction of the County Attorney and prosecutes criminal and civil offenses, represents county…
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November 13th: MACo & LGC Discuss How CARES Act Dollars Must be Spent
On November 13th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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Fallon County Seeking a Staff Nurse
Fallon County seeking a Staff Nurse. This position works for Public Health and performs a variety of activities which protect and promote the health of our citizens as well as…
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Meagher County Health Department Seeking Sanitarian
The Meagher County Health Department is currently seeking a Sanitarian. The position is responsible for managing all programs related to sanitation and the environmental health and welfare of Meagher County.
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MACo Adopts Legislative Package
On October 1, 2020, MACo's membership adopted the Association's legislative package, encompassing an assortment of resolutions and policy statements for the upcoming 67th Legislative Session. The adopted resolutions become proposed legislation;…
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Regionalized Elected County Official Training
The Montana Association of Counties, in cooperation with the Local Government Center at MSU, will provide multiple regionalized trainings throughout Montana for this year’s Elected County Official Training.
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Christmas Eve is Still Not a Holiday
The day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve are still not holidays, even in 2020. Every year, MACo writes either a newsletter article and/or an email blast with this information. A…
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State 911 Grant Program Open for Applications SFY 2021
The Montana Department of Administration has officially opened the 9-1-1 Grant Program for SFY 2021. The NEW grant application form is linked below and must be received by the department by…
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October 30th: MACo & LGC Answer Your CARES Act Questions
On October 30th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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Congratulations to Doug Martens, Rosebud County Commissioner & MACo’s New President
Greetings to All of MACo! My name is Doug Martens, and I was recently elected as your new MACo President—it was certainly a different process due to the COVID restrictions.…
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Interested In Serving on a MACo Committee?
MACo President Doug Martens will soon be making MACo committee appointments for the upcoming year, and we need your help. If you're interested in serving, don't forget to submit your…
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Broadwater County Seeking Deputy County Attorney
Broadwater County is seeking a Deputy County Attorney. This is the ideal position for a beginning lawyer, or an attorney in private practice who wishes to augment his or her…
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Sanders County is Seeking a Deputy County Attorney
Sanders County is seeking a Deputy County Attorney. This is a full-time position that performs legal duties for the County Attorney of a criminal nature and civil nature.
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Lewis & Clark County Seeking a Building Manager
Lewis & Clark County is seeking a Building Manager. Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, this position is responsible for the management and oversight of County buildings…
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October 16th: Townhall Answering Your CARES Act Questions
On October 16th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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Carter County is Seeking a County Health Nurse & Grant Manager
Carter County is accepting applications for the position of a full time County Health Nurse and Grant Manager. The position offers great challenges and a flexible weekday schedule.
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Lewis & Clark County Seeking Disaster & Emergency Services Coordinator
Lewis & Clark County is seeking a Disaster & Emergency Services Coordinator. Under general direction from the Chief Administrative Officer, this position coordinates the disaster and emergency services program for…
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Lake County Seeking Human Resources Officer
Lake County is seeking a Human Resources Officer. This position serves as the subject matter expert in all areas of Human Resources including but not limited to labor relations, collective…
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MACo 2nd Vice President Candidate: Commissioner Sidney Fitzpatrick, Big Horn County
I will be dedicated to MACo and will work to bring cooperation and diversity with other counties to ensure integrity in the 2nd Vice President position. I would respectfully serve…
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Now in its 17th year, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation, ensuring that all Americans have the resources they…
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MACo President, Commissioner Shane Gorder, Bids Farewell
I wanted to put a few words together to say thank you to everyone for the opportunity to serve as the MACo President this past year. It has truly been…
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MACo 2nd Vice President Candidate: Commissioner Dennis Zander, Dawson County
I was elected in 2016 and currently serve as the Dawson County Commission Chair, and have held a seat on MACo's Energy Committee since joining the Association. I will continue…
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MACo 2nd Vice President Candidate: Commissioner Roman Zylawy, Mineral County
I want our smaller voice at the county level to be heard and acknowledged by larger government entities while the discussion is happening and before the decisions are made. The…
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New Lodging Rates Beginning October 1st
The General Services Administration has announced new lodging rates effective for travel beginning October 1, 2020.
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September 18th: Townhall Continues to Address COVID-19 & CARES Act Questions
On September 18th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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CDBG Community Planning Grant Applications Accepted Through October 15, 2020
Community Development Block Grant Community Planning Grant Applications are being accepted through October 15, 2020.
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3rd FEMA/CAREs Reimbursement Application
Application materials are now available for the third reimbursement cycle, closing September 25th. The process is similar to the first two application cycles wherein the reimbursement form includes FEMA and CAREs…
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Commerce Department Launches the 2020 Census State Championship
The Montana Department of Commerce has launched the 2020 Census State Championship to encourage counties and tribes in Montana to compete for the highest increase in self-response rates to the…
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NACo Launches NEW Online Advocacy Toolkit
The National Association of Counties has developed a county online federal advocacy toolkit to help you be an effective advocate for top county priorities.
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September 4th: Townhall Continues to Answer COVID-19 & CARES Act Questions
On September 4th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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An Important Message from Our MACo President
MACo President, Shane Gorder, shares an important message with MACo members and partners during this unprecedented and challenging time.
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August 21st: Townhall Focuses on COVID-19 & CARES Act Questions
On August 21st, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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FY 2020 Mineral Impact Fund Distribution
The FY 2020 Federal Mineral Royalties have been distributed. Montana statute provides that money deposited into the mineral impact account shall be distributed to local governments according to MCA 17-3-240…
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August 7th: Townhall Focuses on COVID-19 & CARES Act Questions as well as Census & General Election Directive
On August 7th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana's counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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Counties Allowed the Choice to Conduct Mail Ballot Election & Expand Early Voting for November General Election
Governor Bullock today (August 6th) issued a directive to ensure all eligible Montanans can safely vote in the 2020 November general election by allowing counties to expand voting by mail…
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MACo Welcomes Joanne Romasko as HCT Trust Administrator
Help us in welcoming our new team addition! Joanne Romasko, RHIA, CHDA, CCSP, joined the MACo Health Care Trust Team on as the Health Care Trust Administrator.
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July 24th: Continuing to Answer Your Local Government Reimbursement Program Questions
On July 24th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana's counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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Governor Bullock Issues Directive Requiring Face Coverings in Certain Indoor Spaces and Outdoor Gatherings
On July 15th Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive requiring face coverings in certain indoor spaces and for certain organized outdoor activities in counties currently experiencing four or more active…
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July 10th: Answering Your Local Government Reimbursement Program Questions
On July 10th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana's counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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Plan Released for Reopening Safe and Healthy Schools for Montana
On July 2nd, the Governor’s Plan for Reopening Safe and Healthy Schools for Montana was released to provide flexible guidance for public schools to prepare to offer in-person instruction in…
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MACo Launches Mobile App
After several years fielding requests, the Montana Association of Counties (MACo) is eager to announce that we are now offering a mobile application.
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FY 2020 PILT Payments Distributed
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced today that more than 1,900 local governments around the country will receive $514.7 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT)…
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MACo Awards 2020 President’s Scholarships
MACo President and Richland County Commissioner, Shane Gorder, has announced that Allyson Young, Everett Jensen, and Mason Mindt are the awardees of the 2020 MACo President’s Scholarships.
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June 12th: Local Government Reimbursement Program Update & Answering Your Questions
On June 12th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana's counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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Local Government Reimbursement Program Created
The Local Government Reimbursement Program is now open. Reimbursement is available to local governments as part of the CARES Act and the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) grant…
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Montana 2020 Census: Fill Out Your Form!
With the Census continuing until October, the State Complete Count Committee is closely tracking Montana’s response rates down to the Census tract level. Read this article to view a highlight…
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