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Continuing Education

Opportunities provided for personnel to improve and grow in their professions.

Learn more about MSL's Continuing Education program.

Charter

Self‑Governing Charter  

A local constitution empowering municipalities to define their own governmental structure.  

Reference

  • MCA Title 7, Chapter 3 – Alternative Forms of Local Government

City Council

Legislative body that adopts budgets, passes ordinances, and levies taxes.

Reference

  • MCA 7‑3‑401 through 7‑3‑420 (Council Forms)

City Manager

Hired executive responsible for administration and personnel.

Reference

  • MCA 7‑3‑201 through 7‑3‑225 (Commission–Manager form)

Clerk / Clerk and Recorder

Handles accounting, records, compliance, and meetings.

References

  • MCA 7‑4‑4101 through 7‑4‑4102 (Municipal Clerk)
  • MCA 7‑4‑2210 through 7‑4‑2213 (County Clerk & Recorder)

Commission–Executive Form

Traditional city council–mayor structure.

Reference

  • MCA 7‑3‑413 through 7‑3‑424

Commission–Manager Form

Council hires a manager to run government.

Reference

  • MCA 7‑3‑201 through 7‑3‑225

Commission–Presiding Officer Form

Council elects one member to act as the executive.

Reference

  • MCA 7‑3‑4301 through 7‑3‑4323

County Administrator

Hired executive responsible for administration and personnel.

Reference

  • MCA 7‑3‑201 through 7‑3‑225 (Commission–Manager form)

County Commission

Elected officials exercising legislative and executive powers in counties.

Reference

  • MCA 7‑4‑2101 through 7‑4‑2110  

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