This position involves the complex operation of directing, planning, evaluating,
and supervising the administration of all areas of city government. In adherence with
operating policies of the city, performs complex work requiring significant interpretive
judgment in analyzing, controlling, recommending and implementing policy concerning
budgetary, managerial, operational and personnel matters and assists the Mayor in supervising all city functions.
City Attorney
Performs professional legal work requiring significant judgment pertaining to
state and local law as it applies to the City; duties include professional legal work in
advising city officials and in the preparation of ordinances, resolutions and preparation
of court cases involving violations of ordinances and statutes; performs general legal
work. View city ordinances on-line.
City Judge
The city court has concurrent jurisdiction with the
justice court as stated in Montana
Code Annotated (MCA), currently including all misdemeanors and civil proceedings.
View city ordinances on-line.
Office of Community Development (OCD)
Community Development Department is
responsible for planning, economic development, code enforcement, and building (permits
and inspections). This department administers the City's land use policies, including
zoning, building,
subdivision, and environmental regulations. In addition, Community
Development staff members provide technical assistance and disseminate information to the Planning Board, Parks Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, other outside committees which pertain
to Community Development. developers, and the public. This department includes the
Director of Community Development, Building Inspector, and the Community Development Clerk.
Fire Chief
The chief of the fire
department shall have sole command and control over all persons connected with the
fire department of the city, and shall possess full power and authority over its
organization, government, and discipline, and to that end may, from time to time,
establish such disciplinary rules and regulations as the chief may deem advisable, subject
to the approval of the city council; the chief shall have charge of and be responsible for
the fire department, and see that they are at all times ready for use in extinguishing of
fires; the chief shall have the authority to appoint members to the fire department.
Police Chief
Law enforcement and security work in enforcing a variety of Federal, State, and
local laws and regulations in order to provide for the safety and well-being of life and
property. This position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the work of
the Police Department.
Public Works Department
Department includes streets, city shop, wastewater treatment and collection
system, water treatment and distribution system, city sidewalks and city call building
maintenance. Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and coordinates employees, equipment,
materials, and budget for Public Works Projects and daily work assignments.
- Street Department
Maintenance, repair and construction of streets.
- Water Department
Operation and maintenance of the citys water system involving water pumping,
purification and the operation makes repairs and adjustments to equipment as required;
inspects and operates motors, pumps, meters, chemical feeders and related equipment.
- Wastewater Department
Operation and maintenance of the wastewater facilities treatment plant and
wastewater collection system.
Finance & Special Projects
Controls all financial, accounting, and data processing activities for the city
and insures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of resulting financial reports, and
records related documents. Work may require significant interpretive judgment and
discretion. Administers and manages all grants and/or special projects that require large
amounts of capital funding.
City Parks and Cemetery
Executes development and improvements for 4 city parks,
and city baseball field including budget, operations/maintenance, equipment and personnel.
Responsible for the full operation of a 33 acre city cemetery during the winter months,
and is responsible to ensure snow removal is completed at the fire department, public
library, and city hall parking lot.
Administrative Services
The Administrative Services Department maintains official
city records and prepares city council minutes and agendas; maintains all ordinances, resolutions and bylaws; records all licenses and
permits; files and maintains records, books, documents or property belonging to city;
certifies copies of all records; indexes documents; and collects fees, including
monitoring revenues; billing, collecting, investing, and disbursing all funds; reporting
on accounting and financial activities; coordinating the citys purchasing
activities. This department includes the Administrator, the Finance Officer, and the Finance Clerk.