This annual professional development training for clerks, treasurers, and finance officers is designed to support you in your important and varied roles within your town or city through:

  • Timely workshops, information, and tools you need to effectively meet the responsibilities and challenges of your office
  • Sessions offered by experts from Montana State University, the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority, the Montana League of Cities and Towns, practicing experts in municipal government, and knowledgeable trainers from the public sector who work directly with local government
  • Networking opportunities with your colleagues in an atmosphere of professional growth and support
  • Professional development—work towards state MMCT&FOA certification and national IIMC clerk and APT treasurer/finance officer certification 

 

The Clerks, Treasurers, & Finance Officers program is held in conjunction with the Elected Officials Workshop and the Jim Tillotson Service Program for city attorneys. Participants will have the opportunity to attend combined sessions with the elected officials to learn about topics that have an impact on everyone's duties. 

Date: Sunday, May 3rd - Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Time: Sunday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks included
Location:  Doubletree by Hilton Billings
Fees: 4-Day Registration:  $450;  $550 for non-members
  2.5-Day Registration:  $300;  $400 for non-members
 

1-Day Registration:  $105

Hotel accommodations are not included in registration. See hotel information below for details.
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REGISTRATION
Registration will be available soon
 
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Interested in getting your hotel room held, please book through the information below. Here is the booking info for participants: 
  • Group Name & Code: 2026 Montana Municipal Institute Attendees OR CDT956 (for guests calling in to reserve)
  • Cutoff date: April 3, 2026 
  • Contracted Dates: May 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7, 2026 (The web link is valid only for these dates.)
 
Please note:
  • Hotel accommodations are not included in registration. See hotel information above for details.
  • If you are not yet a member of MMCTFOA and would like to become one, please contact Tammy Comer, the MMCTFOA treasurer, at financeofficer@fairfieldmt.gov for membership payment.