MSU Local Government Center reaches 40th anniversary.

(Bozeman) Montana State University Extension’s Local Government Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary of supporting local governance

MSU says that that since its founding in 1985, the center has worked to foster effective, innovative and sustainable local government practices.

Today, Local Government Center staff work in city halls, county courthouses and library meeting rooms to deliver in-person training to public officials and local government staff on the responsibilities of elected officials. Staff also provide support over the phone and by email on matters such as filling board vacancies, managing contentious meetings and navigating complex ethical dilemmas.