What are Interlocal Agreements to Acquire and Use Goods and Services?
Interlocal Agreements in Montana: Enhancing Municipal Efficiency Through Cooperation
Montana law 7-11-102, MCA enables municipal governments to cooperate with other local government units to provide services and facilities more efficiently than would otherwise be possible. By means of an interlocal agreement the details of the cooperative undertaking are reduced to writing in the form of a contract, the required contents of which are set forth in detail in 7-11-105, MCA. State law directs that interlocal agreements must be filed with the county clerk and recorder and the office of the Montana Secretary of State, 7-11-107, MCA.
An example of a long‐standing and successful interlocal agreement to acquire and cooperatively share the use of expensive equipment is provided by the cooperating cities of Conrad and Shelby. Colstrip also utilizes shared service agreements with the Colstrip School District and the Colstrip Park District to the benefit of their taxpayers.
An example of a long‐standing and successful interlocal agreement to acquire and cooperatively share the use of expensive equipment is provided by the cooperating cities of Conrad and Shelby. Colstrip also utilizes shared service agreements with the Colstrip School District and the Colstrip Park District to the benefit of their taxpayers.