MT Voter Review Study Commissioners
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 * |
À La Carte |
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.
- 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
- Submit final report to appropriate entities (7-3-186 and 7-3-187, MCA)
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
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.