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Beaverhead County Seeking Commission Support Specialist
Read All News Published May 12, 2022 Position Details Position Title: Commission Support Specialist County: Beaverhead Department: County Commissioners Salary or Pay Rate: $19.40 - $21.48/hour DOE Closing Date: May…
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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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April 15th: ARPA Minimum Allocation Grants
During our townhall we focused on ARPA minimum allocation grants, and we were also joined by staff from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISCA) with Homeland Security who shared…
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Sanders County Seeking Public Health Director
Sanders County is seeking to hire a Public Health Director. This position provides comprehensive nursing services in preventive health, home health, and clinic programs through assessment, teaching, counseling, and prevention…
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Economic Relief & Recovery Program Update
On April 1st, Treasury released the Project & Expenditure Report templates for the Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program (SLFRF) program. The Project & Expenditure Report is due…
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Cascade County Seeking YINC Paralegal
Cascade County is seeking a YINC Paralegal. This position assists attorneys in the all aspects of child abuse and neglect proceedings by filing petitions for permanent legal custody and termination…
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Cascade County Seeking Deputy County Attorney – Criminal Dept.
Cascade County Seeking Deputy County Attorney
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ARPA Funds: Important Reminder Regarding Revenue Replacement
The Treasury Final Rules have created a new opportunity to use your direct Local Government Recovery Funds for any governmental purpose.
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Flathead County Seeking Health Officer
Flathead County is seeking a health officer. This position performs administrative, supervisory, consultative, and professional public health duties for the administration, organization, and maintenance of the Flathead City-County Health Department.
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Lewis & Clark County Seeking Public Works Director
Lewis and Clark County is hiring a Public Works Director to manage and direct the Public Works Department operations, programs, and services, and provide supervision to the department.
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Montana Land Information Act Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The Montana State Library is now accepting applications for the annual Montana Land Information Act (MLIA) Grant Program for the state fiscal year 2023.
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41st Annual MACRS Conference Coming this Spring
41st Annual MACRS Conference Coming this Spring
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Grants Available: Renewable Resource Grant & Loan Program
Grants Available: Renewable Resource Grant & Loan Program
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IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2022
The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2022 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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2022 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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A Few Words From Our President, Custer County Commissioner Jason Strouf
My name is Jason Strouf and I am proud to introduce myself as your newly elected MACo President for the coming year. We just completed a very successful and informational…
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Grants Available: Reclamation & Development Grants Program
DNRC Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) is now accepting applications for RDGP Planning Grants to fund planning and assessment for natural resource projects. Up to $50,000 is available per…
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MACo Welcomes Meagan Gallagher as Events & Marketing Coordinator
Meagan Gallagher joined the MACo administrative team on November 29th as the Events and Marketing Coordinator.
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November 12th: Montana Marijuana Regulation & Taxation
During our thirteenth townhall, we focused on Montana marijuana regulation and taxation and explained the new law and how it is being implemented by different jurisdictions.
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Closing County Offices/Courthouses on Non-legal Holidays
MACo is consistently asked whether or not County Courthouses and County offices may be closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or any other day not specified as a…
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MACo Welcomes Karen Alley to the Team
Karen Alley joined the MACo General Counsel Office on October 25 as Associate General Counsel. Karen’s main focus will be Land Use.
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Montana Employers Recognized with 2021 Governor’s Achievement Awards
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry today recognized employers who go above and beyond in their efforts to make their workplaces safer with the 2021 Governor’s Safety Achievement Award;…
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MACo President, Commissioner Doug Martens, Bids Farewell
My time as President of MACo is coming to an end. It was an experience I will never forget. There are so many thank you's in order--I can’t even begin…
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MACo 2nd Vice President Candidate: Commissioner Ross Butcher, Fergus County
MACo is a very valuable tool to us, as elected local leaders, to provide support and the resources necessary to help carry out our duties and responsibilities. Should I be…
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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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MACo Fiscal Officer Candidate: Commissioner Mike McGinley, Beaverhead County
MACo is the glue that gives the counties their collective power. Involvement by commissioners is the strength of MACo. I have always believed that if you belong to any organization,…
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MACo Welcomes Sandra Marks as HCT Senior Account Executive
Help us in welcoming a new addition to our team! Sandra Marks has joined the MACo Health Care Trust as their new Senior Account Executive.
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August 27: More ARPA! (And Other MACo Updates)
During our twelfth Virtual Townhall of 2021, we discussed primarily the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as well as provided some MACo updates.
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Deadline Approaching for Counties to Submit Fiscal Recovery Fund Reports to U.S. Treasury
Counties that receive funding from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund are required to meet compliance and reporting responsibilities. On August 31, both the Interim Report and the Recovery…
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MACo Announces New Cybersecurity Initiative
MACo is pleased to announce a new cybersecurity initiative being offered to our membership and introduce Art Pembroke as the Program Coordinator. In order to launch this member benefit we…
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Grants Available: Renewable Resource Grant & Loan Program
The DNRC Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program (RRGL) is accepting planning grant applications. Planning grants are available to government entities for planning activities which lead to an RRGL program…
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Montana Association of Planners 2021 Conference
The 2021 Montana Association of Planners Conference will be held in Missoula, Montana at the Holiday Inn Downtown from Monday, September 13, through Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
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USDA Invests $1 Million for Montana Rural Economic Development
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Montana Acting State Director Jake Ceartin today announced that USDA is investing $1 million to support rural economic development in Montana.
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Grants Available: Reclamation & Development Grants Program
DNRC Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) is now accepting applications for RDGP Planning Grants to fund planning and assessment for natural resource projects. Up to $50,000 is available per…
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July 16th: Recent Land Use Changes
During our eleventh Virtual Townhall of 2021, we focused primarily on land use changes made during the 2021 legislative session. We also continued to answer ARPA and other local government…
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Changes to the Montana Wrongful Discharge Act
The Montana Legislature made significant changes to the Montana Wrongful Discharge Act (WDEA) during the 2021 Legislative Session that became effective April 1, 2021. The changes made the law more…
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FY 2021 PILT Payments Distributed
The 2021 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments were made on or about June 24, 2021, to more than 1,900 local government entities across the United States. On December…
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June 18th: Digging Deeper into ARPA
On June 18th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with timely updates as well as a venue and opportunity to share and…
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The latest COVID-19 relief package, signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, provides $1.9 trillion in mandatory funding, program changes and tax policies aimed at mitigating…
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June 4th: Answering Your ARPA Questions
On June 4th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with timely updates as well as a venue and opportunity to share and…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 17 – June 1, 2021
Hi, hello, how are ya? It’s been a hot minute since I last graced the interface of your selected internet-capable device. Where have I been? Nowhere. Recuperating. Recovering. Sleeping. Thinking…Thinking…
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2021 Sanitation in Subdivision Bills AND Part 1 & Part 2 Zoning Bills
On June 1st, MACo and the Montana League of Cities & Towns (MLCT) provided training and updates on sanitation in subdivision bills as well as Part 1 and Part 2…
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SB 161 (2021) – An Act Allowing Certain Subdivisions to Qualify for an Expedited Review
On May 25th, MACo and the Montana League of Cities & Towns (MLCT) provided training and updates on SB 161 from Montana's 2021 Legislative Session, which generally revised subdivision laws.
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Missoula County Earns National Achievement Award for Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
The National Association of Counties (NACo) named Missoula County as a recipient of a 2021 Achievement Award in recognition of the county’s effort to establish the Big Sky Passenger Rail…
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HB 450 (2021) – An Act Revising Laws Related to Divisions of Land Exempt from Subdivision Review
On May 11th, MACo and the Montana League of Cities & Towns (MLCT) provided training and updates on SB 174 from Montana's 2021 Legislative Session, which revised laws related to…
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May 14th: Sine Die & Continuing the ARPA Discussion
On May 14th, 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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