So, you've been appointed or elected to serve as a study commissioner... What Now?

Check out this video for an introduction to your new role and what to expect.

In-Person Study Commission Trainings

Online Study Commissioner Training

Training and Resource Packages

Each Package includes access for all study commission members in a jurisdiction.

Gold Starter Bundle $2,000 * Blue Starter Bundle $1,750 * White Starter Bundle $1,500 *

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Online 6-Week Course for Study Commission members  Online 6-Week Course for Study Commission members  Online 6-Week Course for Study Commission members 

Online 6-Week Course for Study Commission members ($1450) Includes resource library and webinars
Digital resources library including but not limited to (templates, examples, and tools) Digital resources library including but not limited to (templates, examples, and tools) Digital resources library including but not limited to (templates, examples, and tools)

 

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Exclusive Webinars & Office Hours for General Q&A Exclusive Webinars & Office Hours for General Q&A Exclusive Webinars & Office Hours for General Q&A

 

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2 Credits for 1-hour Live Online Teams Training/Consultation (day/evening) 1 Credit for 1-hour Live Online Teams Training/Consultation (day/evening)

 

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1 hour Live Online Teams Training/Consultation (Day/evening) $250
8 Credits for Customized Teams/Phone Calls with a Subject Matter Expert (15 Minutes/Meeting) 5 Credits for Customized Teams/Phone Calls with a Subject Matter Expert (15 Minutes/Meeting) 3 Credit for Customized Teams/Phone Calls with a Subject Matter Expert (15 Minutes/Meeting)

1 Credit for Customized Teams/Phone Call with a Subject Matter Expert ($25/ 15 Minute Coaching)

 

 

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One In-Person Training for Study Commission or Community Forum Facilitation from LGC Team Subject Matter Expert ($2,000 + travel expenses)

* Scholarships may be available, Contact the msulocalgov@montana.edu

Download a Quick Reference Guide with this package and pricing information.

Study commissioners are citizens who live within the jurisdiction being studied and do not currently hold an elected office of that local government. (7-3-176, MCA) 

The ex-officio member is a non-voting member of the study committee. They are appointed by the local governing body and are either an employee or elected official of the local government being studied. (7-3-177, MCA) 

No, a study commissioner may not be paid for their time or service. However, they can be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while performing official duties. (7-3-178,MCA) 

A vacancy on the study commission, include the ex-officio member must be filled by appointment of the governing body being studied within 30 days of the vacancy. (7-3-178,MCA) 

  • Submit a budget for adoption by the governing body 
  • Elected officers of the study commission  
  • Publish an expected timeline in the newspaper 
  • Conduct one or more public hearings to gather more information  
  • Create a tentative report 
  • Conduct a hearing on the tentative report 
  • Adopt final report and submit any proposed ballot measure for election 

Link to scope summary doc (Linked under FAQ on webpage) 

Link to misconceptions doc (Lydia has this for link) 

General Governing Powers: Montana Constitution: Article XI, Section 4 

General Governing Powers: 7-5-2101,MCA and 7-5-4101, MCA 

Charters: Montana Constitution: Article XI, Section 5

Self-Governing Powers: Montana Constitution: Article XI, Section 6 

Self-Governing Powers: 7-1-101 to 103, MCA 

7-3-111, MCA* and Title 7, Chapter 3, Part 4 

*Associated with Elected County Officials Form of government. For more information, see the Study Commission online reference library.