Native American Local Government Commission
Creation
Created by Joint Resolution 9220‡ (City) and 02-29 (County) in March of 2002; amended by Resolution 9264‡ (City) and 02-78 (County) in November of 2002.
Purpose
Serves as a local point-of-contact for all local City and County government departments to represent the Native American community at the City and County government meetings, functions, and events; to advise City and County governments on Native American needs, issues, forums and planning; to assist and advise in the coordinated review of the status of the local Native American community; and to serve as a clearinghouse of information on grants, employment opportunities and economic development activities for dissemination to Native American communities.
Membership
Three standing members (highest ranking Native American officer in the Great Falls Public Education system, Indian Heritage Association Director, and the Indian Family Clinic Director). Four rotating members — two appointed by the City Commission and two appointed by the County Commission.
Members
| Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| James Parker Shield | War Shield Development |
| Ernestine Belcourt | Indian Family Clinic Director |
| Sandra Boham | Indian Education Program Director |
| Joseph Allen Leggett** | December 31, 2014 |
| Joella Bloomgren** | August 1, 2013 |
| Tommy Stiffarm^ | December 31, 2011 |
| C. Tracey Micheletti^ | December 31, 2011 |
| ** City Appointee | ^ County Appointee |
Term
Staggered terms from one to four years.
Meeting Schedule
Meets second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Residency Requirements
None stipulated.
For Information on the Board Contact:
Cascade County Commission at 454-6810 or the City of Great Falls at 455-8450.
‡ PDF file
*Resolution 9910 (pdf) stipulates: "Whereas, this Resolution will apply to all Boards and Commissions unless State Law is more restrictive…" and, "It is the policy of the City Commission…maximum uninterrupted length of service on any one Board or Committee shall be two (2) consecutive terms, exclusive of the time served on any unexpired term, for each person appointed…" and, "…all terms shall begin on the date of appointment or as specified by Ordinance."
