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Broadwater County treasurer and county association refuse to sign state motor vehicle MOU; commissioners table decision
Summary
Broadwater County Treasurer Melissa Franks told commissioners the state-provided motor vehicle system MOU shifts recurring costs to counties and that most Montana counties' treasurers are refusing to sign; the board tabled the item pending more talks with the state and county attorney review.
Broadwater County Treasurer Melissa Franks told the board that the Montana Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division interlocal agreement (MOU DOJ-MVDD-FY202025-0044) would shift ongoing costs and operational responsibilities to counties and that the Montana Treasurers Association is largely refusing to sign.
Franks said the state supplied equipment for a new motor vehicle system but that counties must now supply paper, toner and pay for maintenance and replacement of equipment. She said the state was offering 10 cents per transaction but that…
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