The Missoula Board of County Commissioners conduct three types of regular meetings: public hearing meetings, administrative meetings and department updates. Because a quorum is present (e.g., at least two of the three Commissioners are present), these meetings are open to the public. Discussions of litigation strategy or personnel matters are two noteworthy exceptions.

An item must have two out of three votes to pass, unless it is an item asking whether to place a question on the ballot, in which case the vote needs to be unanimous consensus, with all three voting “yes” for the vote to pass. Agendas are a list of items for commission action or discussion. Agenda packets contain the documents and materials associated with each agenda item.

Virtual All Community Town Hall

Representatives from the seven community councils, as well as county staff and one commissioner, report on recent news and activities. All residents are welcome to listen and comment during these meetings, which take place most months on the fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

If you would like to provide public comment on a project going before the commissioners at one of these meetings for decision, first see if the project is on Missoula County Voice. If not, you can leave a voicemail at 406-258-4877 or fill out this form. Constituents are always welcome to give public comment at meetings, either in person or virtually. 

Minutes from past administrative and public meetings are available online. Click on the small arrow next to the corresponding meeting for minutes in text or .pdf form.