Frequently Asked Questions

Under MCA 2-3-203 All meetings of public or governmental bodies, boards, bureaus, commissions, agencies of the state, or any political subdivision of the state or organizations or agencies supported in whole or in part by public funds or expending public funds, including the supreme court, must be open to the public. The presiding officer of any meeting may close the meeting during the time the discussion relates to a matter of individual privacy and then if and only if the presiding officer determines that the demands of individual privacy clearly exceed the merits of public disclosure. The right of individual privacy may be waived by the individual about whom the discussion pertains and, in that event, the meeting must be open. A meeting may be closed to discuss a strategy to be followed with respect to litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public agency. A meeting may not be closed to discuss strategy to be followed in litigation in which the only parties are public bodies or associations.

Contact the Commissioners Administrative Assistant, Chris Taggart at (406)-375-6500 or ctaggart@rc.mt.gov.

The Board of County Commissioners hold regular meetings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Regularly scheduled meetings allow the Board to "flow" from one agenda item to the next and not hold to the times on the agenda. Calendared meetings may be placed on the schedule on any business day from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Calendared meetings will be held at the scheduled time listed on the agenda. A minimum of 48 hours notice will be provided for scheduled meetings.

The County Commissioners appoint these volunteer boards and they report directly to the Board of County Commissioners.

A mill is one one-thousandth of a dollar, and it is used as a way to count tax levies. It is a very old term, and has continued to be used because there does not seem to be another term available. Each government entity levies mills.

The answer depends on the taxing district, whether improvement have been added, and if the property has been reappraised. Usually, voters in the district approve a school levy or other increase.

It may not be safe for drivers if you attempt to remove the tree yourself. Please do not take any action without first obtaining permission from the County Road Department when working in the easement.

The Road Department’s first grading event happens after the ground is sufficiently thawed (usually April) for grading operations. There are presently four (4) grading districts. Each district takes about three (3) weeks to complete depending on weather and road conditions. Periodic grading events occur throughout the year with one final grading cycle (usually September) prior to entering the winter season. Extra dry roads are especially difficult to grade as they require supplementary water trucks to conduct the operations. Grading during dry weather requires more resources and is accomplished as staffing and resources are available.

The Road Department does not have plans to pave any existing gravel roads. As resources become available, this could be a possibility.

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Reserve you space today.  Spaces fill up quickly and to make sure you have the best spot available, it's best to not wait.  

Please call the office at 406-363-3411 or email the Fairgrounds Manager at msaville@rc.mt.gov.

Please see our Calendar, on this website. You can also sign up to receive notifications when new events are added!

Yes, you may.  All riders will need to come to the Fair Office, sign a liability waiver, and pay $100 for an individual seasonal membership or $15 per individual daily use. Youth 18 years and younger need a guardian to sign the waiver and be present when riding. Safety first! The arenas will be worked twice per week or as we can depending on available staff and volunteers, beginning April depending upon weather. Please call us ahead of time for current arena availability as we also rent our arenas for events and private use. Thank you! 406-363-3411.

Yes, yes and yes!!!! We can always use volunteers to help beautify our fairgrounds. We are currently in need of some volunteers to pick up micro-trash, pull some weeds & paint. One of the best things about the fairgrounds, is that it is a place for all aspects of our community to come together and make connections. We host events throughout the year, and can always use help. If you have special skills, let us know, and we will utilize your help in the best possible way. The fairgrounds will always have a special place in our hearts for those who give their time to help make us great!! For every four hours of volunteering, you will receive a free gate pass for Fair! Call us at 406-363-3411 or mail at fairgrounds@rc.mt.gov 

We have lots of great food at fair!!! If you would like to join our team, please know we have many food vendors who return every year. If you would like to apply, please send an email to: fairgrounds@rc.mt.gov and include your menu, prices, photos and description of your set up. Please include any needs that you have. If we have space available for a new booth, we will make our selections in December. We do keep a waiting list for those who would like to be considered should a space become available. Please contact the fairgrounds office with any questions. 406-363-3411. Thank you!

Under Article XI, Section 9 of the Montana Constitution, every 10 years a local government must review their form of government. On June 3, 2014 Ravalli County residents voted for the creation of the Local Government Study Commission.

Under Article XI, Section 9 of the Montana Constitution, every 10 years a local government must review their form of government. On November 05, 2024 Ravalli County residents voted against the creation of the Local Government Study Commission.

On November 4, 2014, the voters of Ravalli County elected five Local Government Study Commissioners out of 19 candidates.  On November 05, 2024, the voters of Ravalli County voted against establishing a Local Government Study Commission.