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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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Fallon County is Seeking to Hire an EMS Program Manager
Fallon County is Seeking to Hire an EMS Program Manager
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Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Payroll Specialist
Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Payroll Specialist.
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Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Grant Writer
Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Grant Writer.
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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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Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Chief Financial Officer
Cascade County is seeking to hire a Chief Financial Officer.
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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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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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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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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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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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MACRS 2023 Vendor/Sponsor Registration is Now Open
MACRS will take place March 27-30, 2023 in Great Falls.
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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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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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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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MACo Welcomes Karli King as IT Manager
Karli King joined MACo on January 17th as the IT Manager
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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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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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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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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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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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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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MACo Welcomes Nancy Everson as Governmental Finance Director
Nancy Everson joined MACO on November 30th as the Governmental Finance Director
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lewis & Clark County is Seeking a Planner
Lewis & Clark County is Seeking a Community & Development Planner
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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