Association News
MACo Welcomes Mary Rose Cloninger to the Health Care Trust
Mary Rose Cloninger joined MACo’s Health Care Trust team as the Member Services Specialist/Office Coordinator on January 6th. She has a diverse background working in different areas of the healthcare…
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Pre-order your Directory of County Officials
The 2020 Montana Association of Counties Directory of County Officials is available for pre-order at a cost of just $15.00. Look for a digital edition, coming soon!
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2020 MACo Committee Members Appointed
Annually, the MACo President appoints committee members based on interest of the membership. President Shane Gorder, Richland County Commissioner, along with the assistance of the MACo Executive Committee and others,…
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MACo Issues Refuse Operations Loss Control Guidelines
Loss exposures associated with the operation of container sites, landfills and transfer stations are significant. Liability losses (3rd party claims) suffered by MACo member entities have exceeded $1.5 million between…
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MACo Now Offering ATV & UTV Training
MACo is now offering ATV & UTV training, available at no cost to MACo WCT and PCT risk pool members. Organizations requesting the training must provide a suitable course setting…
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2020 New Year’s “Resolutions” & Reminders
It’s time once again for the Annual New Year’s Resolutions reminders! Every year it's good to review certain county duties and requirements, and the first Commission meeting of the year…
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Safety Corner: Distracted While Walking
Everyone has seen the commercials and the billboards warning people of the dangers of texting while driving. What about the dangers of using a cellphone while walking? There are many…
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Closing County Offices/Courthouses on Non-legal Holidays
We frequently get asked whether or not County Courthouses and County offices may be closed the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Good Friday, or any other day not specified as…
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Announcement! There’s Been a Name Change!
We’ve rebranded the workers’ compensation claims unit and are now the Injury Assistance Team. The goal of rebranding is to set ourselves apart from the standard workers’ compensation adjuster. Our…
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Safety Corner: Top 10 Ways to Build A Great Safety Culture
Do you want your County to experience lower absenteeism, a happier workforce, and lower staff turnover? The first step to reaching these goals is to develop a thriving safety culture…
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Congratulations to Shane Gorder, Richland County Commissioner & MACo’s New President
I would like to say thank you for allowing me to continue in this organization as the Montana Association of Counties (MACo) President. It truly is an honor and I…
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MACo PCT Request for Proposals: Property Appraisal Services
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit offers from qualified vendors to provide property appraisal services for the Montana Association of Counties Property & Casualty Trust…
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2019 Directory of County Officials is on Sale
The 2019 Montana Association of Counties Directory of County Officials is on sale, down from $15.00 to $8.00.
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