Study commission recommends four full‑time paid commissioners, includes city‑county manager option with removal for cause Butte‑Silver Bow study commissioners voted to recommend a preliminary charter that sets four full‑time paid commissioners, retains an at‑large voting mayor, and includes a city‑county manager option whose removal must be for cause and defined by ordinance; specifics and compensation remain for later draft and public sessions.

Major governance changes are on the horizon for Butte-Silver Bow, with a proposal for four full-time paid commissioners and a new city-county manager model.

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Study commission debates smaller council, elected mayor and city-county manager in charter draft Members of the Butte-Silver Bow study commission reviewed working-group recommendations to shrink the council, make the mayor an at-large, voting presiding officer, add a deputy mayor, and create an appointed city-county manager; commissioners deferred final votes to allow more public review and separate votes on each issue.

The Butte-Silver Bow Study Commission is shaking things up by proposing a smaller council and an elected mayor, aiming to redefine local governance in Montana!

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Butte Silver Bow County Commission discusses charter amendments and public feedback framework Commissioners evaluate charter changes and public engagement methods ahead of upcoming hearings.

The future of Butte-Silver Bow's governance is in the balance as commissioners debate crucial charter amendments and the fate of volunteer fire departments.

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Butte Silver Bow officials debate city-county structure and funding challenges Commissioner Thielen discusses potential restructuring of Butte Silver Bow's city-county governance.

Butte-Silver Bow officials are weighing a controversial “divorce” from their unique city-county structure, sparking intense debates on governance, funding, and community identity.

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