Jeremey Jones named to Daniels County Public Safety Commission in joint city‑county appointment

Daniels County and city officials met in a joint session Nov. 17 to appoint Jeremy Jones as the at‑large member of a newly formed Public Safety Commission.

The county commissioners and city council confirmed the three‑person panel: the city had appointed Kurt Nelson, the county named Michael Lund, and both bodies moved to appoint Jeremy Jones as the third member. County commissioner speaker 4 moved the county motion and speaker 3 seconded; the motion carried by voice vote. The city reported "3 ayes." Councilman Seth Axman was absent for the city vote.

The county attendee who arranged the joint session said the commission’s mission is "to make our, Daniels County law enforcement apparatus, as efficient and transparent as possible," and said staff would provide copies of the relevant state statutes and documents to clarify the commission’s deliverables. Commissioners agreed the first meeting must occur within the 60‑day window required by statute and staff will circulate possible dates and materials by email.

The board did not adopt bylaws or operational procedures at the meeting. Commissioners said they expect initial meetings to cover responsibilities, lines of authority under the Montana Code Annotated, and coordination with the sheriff’s office; the county attorney will provide legal guidance as needed. The county will administer the third oath at the commission’s first meeting.

Next steps: staff will finalize meeting logistics and distribute statutory materials and draft deliverables to commission members before the inaugural meeting.