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Study commission adds parks and recreation department to preliminary charter report

Butte-Silver Bow Charter Study Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The Butte‑Silver Bow Charter Study Commission voted Jan. 12 to include a new parks and recreation department (section 7.09) in its preliminary charter report after debating whether department structure belongs in the charter or should be set by ordinance.

The Butte‑Silver Bow Charter Study Commission voted Jan. 12 to include a parks and recreation department in its preliminary charter report, advancing proposed section 7.09 for public review.

Commissioner Mary McCormick moved to "add section 7.09 to our proposed preliminary agreement," and Commissioner Cindy Shaw seconded the motion. Commissioner Chad Silk had read the proposed text earlier, which states in part: "there shall be a parks and recreation department, which shall be charged with the responsibility and administration of overseeing the management and direction of the community's…

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