Transit District Board

Creation

MCA § 7-14-212, the Transit District Board and by Joint Resolution, City of Great Falls Resolution 8677 and Cascade County Resolution 94-92.

Purpose

Governs the Great Falls Transit District. The Board is responsible for determining an appropriate mill levy, preparing and presenting a budget, and overseeing all aspects of the District, including operations, maintenance, and administration.

Membership

Five members — three elected, one appointed by the City Commission and one appointed by the Cascade County Commission.

Members

MemberTerm Expires
Marion Smith (City Appointee)November 30, 2010
Ann Marie Meade (County Appointee)  
Sally L. Macmillan (Elected) 
Laurel Gebo (Elected)  
Carl Donovan (Elected by appointment) 

Term*

Four-year terms for appointed members.

Meeting Schedule

Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Residency Requirements

None stipulated for the appointed members. Elected members as per MCA § 7-14-214.

For Information on the Board Contact:

Great Falls Transit District at 727-0382.

*Resolution 9484 (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."