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Study commission says $75,000-per-year budget cap likely but requests formal confirmation

2490774 · February 3, 2025
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Summary

Members discussed a preliminary $75,000 allocation for each of the two years covered by the study commission budget, raised questions about whether unspent funds may be carried forward, and flagged union contract and HR questions about staffing rates and classification.

Members of the Silver Bow County Study Commission on Monday discussed draft budget parameters that commissioners said included what they remembered as $75,000 in funding for year one and $75,000 for year two, but they stopped short of finalizing figures until county budget and HR staff can confirm.

The commission’s chair said, “I believe we have to iron that out. And we will have to request. I think the 75 is our cap for each year.” Commissioners asked staff to request a formal confirmation from Ms. Hasler, the county budget contact identified during the meeting.

Why it matters: the commission must set a timetable and decide how to use staff, outreach, legal notices and other…

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