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Facilities Management

Managing, repairing, and insuring library buildings.  

Reference

  • MCA 22‑1‑309 (Board authority over library property)
  • Attorney General Opinion 12‑24 referenced in course (AG opinions interpret MCA)

Federations

Federations receive funding through the Coal Severance Tax monies that the state receives. This money is divided amongst federations using a formula that is based upon population and evenly dividing the funding. ARM 10.102.5102 gives the specific formula.

Federations are guided by a federation coordinator who is responsible for leading the federation and acting as a liaison between the Montana State Library and the federation.

Montana is divided up into six regions. Libraries within those regions have formed a federation. It's a formal and informal way to network and improve library services in Montana. The six federations are:

  • Broad Valleys
  • Golden Plains
  • Pathfinder
  • Sagebrush
  • South Central
  • Tamarack

Federation map.

Finance Director

Oversees financial management.

Reference

  • MCA 7‑4‑4106 (Municipal finance officer; duties may apply)

FTE

Full-time Equivalent

A measure of employee workload based on a forty-hour work week. 1 FTE represents a full-time position.

FY

Fiscal Year

State Fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following calendar year.

Federal Fiscal year typically runs from October 1 to September 30 of the following calendar year.