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November 21, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Sanders County is Seeking to Hire a 911 Dispatcher

Sanders County is seeking to hire a 911 Dispatcher. The 911 Telecommunicator/Dispatcher is responsible for efficient 911 dispatcher operations for the Sheriff, law enforcement office, and county emergency services. Operates…
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November 21, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Sanders County is Seeking to Hire a Deputy Sheriff

Sanders County is seeking to hire a Deputy Sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for performing law enforcement and crime prevention work, including patrolling assigned areas, preserving the peace, serving…
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November 16, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Sanders County is Seeking to Hire a Land Services Director

Sanders County is seeking to hire a Land Services Director. This position is responsible for the Department of Land Services operations, including the establishing of department priorities and completing work…
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November 16, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Sanders County is Seeking to Hire a Public Health Director

Sanders County is seeking to hire a Public Health Director.
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October 26, 2023 in Association News, County News, State News

MACo Takes Legal Action in Supreme Court Regarding Mill Levies

HELENA, MT – In an effort to protect Montana property taxpayers while also ensuring schools across the state receive adequate funding, the Montana Association of Counties (MACo) is taking legal…
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October 4, 2023 in Association News, County News, State News

MACo Board Responds to Governor’s Missive

HELENA, MT – The Montana Association of Counties (MACo) Board of Directors sent a letter today to Governor Gianforte highlighting several matters of concern in response to his perspective on…
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October 3, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Fallon County is Seeking to Hire a DES & 911 Coordinator

Fallon County is seeking to hire a DES & 911 Coordinator. This position is responsible for disaster planning and mitigation for Fallon County.
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October 3, 2023 in County News, Employment Opportunities

Lewis & Clark County is Seeking a Legal Secretary

Lewis & Clark County is seeking to hire a Legal Secretary II. This position is responsible for providing legal secretarial and clerical support services to attorneys and other legal staff…
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September 13, 2023 in Association News, County News, State News

Montana Counties Seek Transparency in Property Tax Calculations

HELENA, MT – Montana’s counties are taking a proactive stance on property tax concerns by formally requesting clarity and accountability from the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR). In letters addressed…
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August 23, 2023 in Association News, County News, State News

MACo Fully Supports County’s Request for Opinion on Statewide Property Tax Levies

HELENA, MT – In response to growing concerns regarding property tax increases resulting from high residential reappraisals, Beaverhead County has officially reached out to Montana Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, seeking…
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July 21, 2023 in ARPA, County News, Grants, National News

LATCF Second Tranche Payments Now Available

The second tranche payment from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) is now available for eligible revenue sharing counties. U.S. Treasury made first tranche payments available starting on…
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June 30, 2023 in County News

Montana Property Taxes Explained

MACo encourages members to understand the facts about local government property tax.
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June 30, 2023 in ARPA, County News, Grants, National News

Guidance for the Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Fund

Read the guidance from the US Treasury on the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF). Treasury has defined this funding as a general revenue program that provides additional assistance…
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June 26, 2023 in County News, National News, News, State

Montana to Receive $628 Million to Expand Broadband Access

The National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s (NTIA) has announced a total of $42.45 billion will be granted under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
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April 4, 2023 in County News, Local Government Services

FY 24 Inflation Factor for Mill Levy Calculation

Read All News Published April 3, 2023   The inflation factor for FY 2024 is 2.46%. Per 15-10-420, MCA, “a governmental entity that is authorized to impose mills may impose…
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