Local Government Study Commission
The purpose of the study commission is to study the existing form and powers of the local government and compare them with other forms available under the laws of the State of Montana. The Town of Sheridan's study commission consists of Doris Fischer, Ralph Sand and, Mike Walter. Ex-officio member is Tammy Todd.
The Town Sheridan's current local government structure is a commission-executive (council-mayor). The Council is the legislative branch of the government and the Mayor is the executive branch of the government. The council makes the policies and the mayor carries them out..
Timetable for Study Commission Deliberations and Actions
This timetable for the deliberations and actions of the Town of Sheridan Study Commission is established as required by 7-3-186, MCA for the purpose of assuring full public information concerning the Local Government Review process in our Town and enabling informed citizen participation.
All meetings of the Study Commission are open to the public.
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On or Before This Date |
Deliberations & Actions |
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November 25, 2024 |
Oath of Office for Study Commission: Doris Fischer, Claire Leonard, Ralph Sand, Tamara Todd (Ex Officio) |
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December 12, 2024 |
Montana State University Local Government Center (MSU LGC) regional Study Commission In-person Training |
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December 30, 2024 |
First Study Commission organizational meeting at Town Hall. Thereafter, the first Thursday in each succeeding month at 6:00 p.m. |
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March 30, 2025 |
Timetable established and published within 90 days of organizational meeting. Timetable due on this date. |
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April 30, 2025 |
Consultation and Public Education with MSU LGC |
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June 30, 2025 |
First Public Hearing to gather citizen input on the form, functions, powers, and problems of Town government and the adequacy of Town services. |
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October 31, 2025 |
Adopt a Tentative Report. |
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January 31, 2026 |
Second Public Hearing to gather citizen response to the Tentative Report. |
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March 31, 2026 |
Adopt a Final Report. Provide the Madison County Clerk and Recorder a ballot certificate if a proposal is to be placed on the November 3, 2026, ballot. |
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April 30, 2026 |
If the Final Report proposes an alteration of local government, prepare public education materials to help citizens understand the proposal with existing governmental form, structures, and powers. |
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May 30, 2026 |
If the Final Report recommends no changes, publish and distribute the document. |
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June 30, 2026 |
Approve and distribute public education materials, Conduct a public forum. |
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August 17, 2026 |
Submit Final Report and Recommendations to the Madison County Clerk and Recorder (no later than 75 days before Election Day). |
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
Election Day. If the voters approve a proposed alteration of the government, initiate transition planning. |
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Monday, February 1, 2027 |
Study Commission term of office ends. Adopt transition advisory plan. Deposit all minutes and other Study Commission documents with the Madison County Clerk and Recorder. Submit a copy of the Final Report and any proposed changes to the MSU Local Government Center. |
Related Documents
- Study Commission Documents