Personnel & appointments in Montana local government
What Montana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about personnel & appointments — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
515 Montana meetings since 2024 covered personnel & appointments. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Montana with the most personnel & appointments activity
- Missoula County, MT (102)
- Laurel, MT (48)
- Anaconda, MT (47)
- Missoula, MT (40)
- Big Horn County, MT (36)
- Butte, MT (32)
- Whitefish, MT (30)
- Granite County, MT (25)
- Great Falls, MT (24)
- Cascade County, MT (22)
- Whitefish Public Schools, MT (20)
- Broadwater County, MT (19)
Latest matching meetings
Council discusses e-bikes and staff resignation
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council for District 9 will hold a public meeting on September 10, 2026. The agenda includes a discussion on e-bikes and the recent resignation of Amanda Baugus. The body will also approve minutes from May 8, 2026, and receive public comment on neighborhood concerns.
Big Horn County Commissioners to review budget and museum repairs
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on September 3, 2026, to conduct routine business including claim approvals, minutes review, personnel matters, and discussions on wages, budget, and museum building repairs. The board will also hear public comments and discuss potential local option taxes…
Missoula County BCC department updates meeting, no action items listed
This is a routine department update meeting for the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners, featuring general updates on budget, strategic planning, MACO conference, staff development, and personnel. No action items are listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.
Council to adopt FY2027 budget, set tax levies and utility rates
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget and setting property tax levies, along with rates for storm water, solid waste, metro sewer, and other services. They will also review a petition to vacate a portion of Berline Street, consider a temporary moratorium…
Committee to confirm two police officers
The Public Safety, Health and Operations Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes from the previous meeting and confirming the appointment of two police officers. The meeting is short, scheduled for 10 minutes, and includes a public comment period.
Council votes on $2M accounts payable and Wildflower Apartments tax exemption
The Missoula City Council will vote on a $2,033,232.97 accounts payable package and hold a public hearing on a property tax exemption request for Wildflower Apartments. The meeting also includes approval of a $120,304.00 contract for a restroom at the Park on North Scott Street and confirmation of a Tourism Business…
Council to set FY2027 budget hearings, sewer rates, and tax-deed land sales
The Council of Commissioners will consider scheduling public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget and user rates for storm water, solid waste, lighting, fire hydrant, and Metro Sewer. They will also take final action on a resolution authorizing the sale of tax-deeded properties, and review several consent…
Big Horn County Board meets to approve claims and discuss new business
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will hold a routine meeting on August 19, 2026. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including roll call, claim approvals, and minute ratification. Specific details for the 'New Business' section are not provided in the text, though it lists departments…
Committee to confirm tourism district board appointment
The Missoula Budget and Finance Committee is meeting for a short session to handle administrative business, including approving prior minutes and hearing public comment. The only substantive item is a recommended motion to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Racquel Rausch to the Tourism Business Improvement District.
Laurel planning board to review Glantz geotech report, LUPA update
The Laurel City/County Planning Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving July minutes, appointing a new vice chair, and reviewing a geotechnical investigation report for the Glantz PUB project. The board will also get an update on the LUPA (land use planning) process. The agenda is mostly procedural…
Council to approve FY27 budget, tax levy, and special assessments
The Columbia Falls City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider the final FY27 budget and tax mill levies, adopt resolutions levying special assessments for street lighting and maintenance, and approve a permissive medical levy. The council will also appoint a new council member and a volunteer firefighter…
Council to consider changing forestry assessment method
The Belgrade City Council is meeting to consider altering the method of assessment for the city's forestry assessment, which could affect related fees. The council will also discuss the mayor's recommendations for appointments to various boards, including the Impact Fee Board. The agenda includes a public forum…
Commissioners to consider dispatch board appointments, MSU Extension contract, detention policy
The Big Horn County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving claims and minutes. Under new business, they will consider appointments to the Dispatch Board, an MSU Extension Agent contract, and an addendum to the Detention Policy Manual. Public comments and…
County commission reviews contracts, tax list amendment, and appointments
The Cascade County Commission is meeting to review and potentially act on a series of administrative items, including multiple contracts, a resolution to amend tax lists, and an appointment to the BHLAC board. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed as attachments for review.
County to approve $1.36M jail cooling upgrade and $203,971.50 9-1-1 consoles
The Missoula County Commission will consider several contracts and purchases, including a $1.36 million cooling system upgrade at the detention facility and new 9-1-1 center consoles. They will also appoint a member to the Tax Appeal Board and discuss a letter seeking a housing grant exception.
County board discusses budget, strategic planning, and personnel updates
This is a routine administrative meeting of the Missoula County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes general updates on the budget, strategic planning, the MACO conference, and personnel matters. No action items or public hearings are scheduled.
Commission considers tax exemption for ICW Montana building project
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission will discuss the FY 2026-2027 annual budget hearing date and a tax exemption for a building project at 611 Walnut Street. The body is also considering several donations, a street improvement change order, and board appointments.
Missoula County BCC Department Updates meeting scheduled for July 30, 2026
The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer. Discussion items include the budget, strategic planning, the MACO Conference, and personnel updates.
Commissioners to discuss fire restrictions and school district agreements
The Big Horn County Board of County Commissioners will meet to address personnel matters and a budget superintendent contract. The board will also discuss fire restrictions and property and pathway agreements involving the school district.
BID board to review applicants, schedule interviews for coordinator position
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to discuss hiring a BID Coordinator, including reviewing applicants and setting a hiring timeline, as well as technology purchases for the position. The board will also hear the treasurer's report on finances and a SARTA reimbursement update.
Commission to interview candidates for Aging Services Director
The Cascade County Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Aging Services Director position. Three candidates (M.W., S.F., G.R.) are scheduled for 45-minute interviews. After interviews, the board may move into executive session for candidate evaluation. Public comment will be accepted at…
Parking commission to grade RFP bids, appoint vice chair, consider new member
The Parking Advisory Commission will review and grade proposals from six vendors for a downtown parking management system, appoint a vice chair, and vote on recommending Aimee Lennox for commission membership. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
County Commission to consider contracts, DUI task force appointment
The Cascade County Commission will review the treasurer's and accounts payable reports, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider multiple contracts including animal shelter interlocal, elections administration, and vaccine MOU. They will also act on appointments to the DUI Task Force and Great Falls…
County to consider Marshall Creek restoration, $40K trail grant, and multiple board appointments.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a memorandum with Trout Unlimited for restoring a section of Marshall Creek, a $40,000 grant from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for trail construction at Marshall Mountain Park, and a medical advisor contract for the health department…
Interviews for four candidates to fill vacant council seat
The City Council is holding a special session to interview candidates for a vacant council position. Four candidates—Staci Bloomberg, Roger Hopkins, Elizabeth McBride, and Kaitlyn Seemiller—will be considered. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
Belgrade TIF Advisory Committee to discuss establishment and operations
The Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee will discuss the resolution establishing the committee and its rules of procedure. The body will also consider the appointment of a committee vice chair and review introductions to the Urban Renewal District, TIF District, and Brownfields program.
Neighborhood Council District 4 to fill leadership and council vacancies
The council will meet to appoint a vice-chair and fill a council vacancy. The meeting includes a presentation from the Community Emergency Response Team and updates on CrimeMapping and the Janicki Town Hall.
County Board discusses BCC department updates and budget planning
The Missoula County Board will meet to receive updates from the BCC Chief Administrative Officer. The agenda includes a public comment period, a brief vote on action items, and discussion of general updates, the department's budget, strategic planning, conference recaps, and personnel matters. No specific decisions…
Committee to reappoint parks board members and approve green power agreement
The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will consider reappointing three members to the Parks and Recreation Board and approve a Green Power Program Lead Community Agreement. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers or virtually via Teams.
Great Falls Housing Authority reviews insurance renewals and funding request
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss insurance renewals and a funding request from the Boys & Girls Club. The meeting includes the administration of the oath of office for Nena Horner.
Commissioners to discuss 2026/2027 preliminary budget
The Broadwater County Commission will review the 2026/2027 preliminary budget and a Tax Increment Financing application for the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District. The body will also consider a speed limit change in Winston and a board appointment.
Belgrade City Council workshop to discuss code enforcement staffing and building updates
At this workshop meeting, the Belgrade City Council will discuss code enforcement concerns and current staffing levels, as well as receive updates on the progress of City Hall and the Belgrade Justice Center. As a workshop session, no formal action will be taken on the items discussed. A public forum will allow…
Council to consider fire department jurisdiction and property sales
The Council of Commissioners will hear public comment and discuss several communications, including nuisance animal noises, personnel policy amendments, and a request to purchase a vacant lot. The Judiciary Committee will present proposed ordinances on golf carts and chickens, a tax deed auction resolution, and an…
Board Operations Committee to review 11 policy updates
The Board Operations Committee will meet to discuss updates to 11 different district policies. The meeting includes a session for public communication on matters not listed on the agenda.
Council considers moratorium on annexation to study infrastructure capacity
The City Council will consider an emergency ordinance (O26-03) imposing a temporary moratorium on annexation applications to evaluate municipal infrastructure capacity, water demands, and growth plans. The council will also vote on resolutions to authorize a contract with Montana Railroad Services, Inc., an amendment…
County officials discuss budget, strategic planning, and personnel updates
This is a procedural meeting of the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners for department updates. The agenda includes public comment and discussion items covering general updates on MACO, budget, strategic planning, legislative planning, and personnel. No action items, public hearings, or specific proposals…
Butte BID Board to review projects, hire administrative assistant
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District Board will review financial reports, discuss hiring a new administrative assistant, and prioritize upcoming streetscape and improvement projects. They will also consider community feedback from property owners and businesses.
Council considers fire department jurisdictional amendments and animal policy updates.
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-02, which amends the fire department's designated jurisdictional area. The council will also review requests to update nuisance animal and chicken ordinances, approve the purchase of a vacant lot at 640 S. Dakota, and schedule…
Cascade County Commission meets to discuss grants, contracts, and board appointments.
The Cascade County Commission will convene to review financial reports, approve contracts, and consider resolutions for grants and board appointments. The agenda includes items for the Gore Hill Board, the OldCC AP Grant, and tentative funding for Fiscal Year 2027.
Library Board to decide on director compensation and holiday closure
The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on adopting minutes, financial reports, and two action items: compensation for the library director and a July 4th holiday closure. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment. Attached minutes from May special and regular meetings show…