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Misc. Board & Committee Opportunities

Letters of interest for these open seats are currently being accepted through January 4, 2025, and may be sent to dmagar(at)flathead.mt.gov or Flathead County Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT  59901

Please use the name on your photo identification when submitting your letter or application, and include your mailing address, physical address, phone number, and email address.


Agency on Aging Advisory Council

  • One unexpired term through December 31, 2026
  • Five upcoming terms starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027

The AOA Advisory Council is a non-governing board which furthers the Agency on Aging’s efforts to develop and coordinate community-based systems of services for older persons in Flathead County, including advising the agency relative to the interests of older persons, and participating in the development and implementation of the Area Plan on Aging.


Animal Advisory Committee

  • One unexpired term through December 31, 2026

The Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee is made up of five Flathead County citizens appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The members of this committee advise the Board of Health concerning issues regarding control of stray dogs and cats and the operation of the Animal Shelter.


Blacktail TV District Board

  • One upcoming term starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027

The Blacktail Television District Board is responsible for the administration of Blacktail Television District.


Fair Commission

  • Two upcoming terms starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027

The Fair Commission holds an annual Fair in Kalispell, Montana; and engages in the maximum use of facilities by any activities furthering the development of the fairgrounds for public use, thereby promoting agricultural, educational, business, and cultural growth of Flathead County.


Fairview Cemetery Association Board

  • One upcoming term starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027

The Fairview Cemetery Association Board is assigned the responsibility for the administration of the Fairview Cemetery District.


Fire Service Area (FSA) Advisory Board

  • One unexpired term through December 31, 2026 for a Middle Fork resident 
  • One upcoming term starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 for a resident west of Kalispell

The Fire Service Area Advisory Board assists the Board of Commissioners in the management of the Flathead County Fire Service Area.


Flathead City-County Opioid Abatement Trust Board

  • One seat available for an “at large” member, to be appointed by the County Commissioners

The Flathead City-County Opioid Abatement Trust Board will provide governance structure for the administration, management, and use of Opioid Remediation funds to ensure representation regarding regional Opioid Remediation administration and decisions, including input on selection of projects to be funded from the region’s share.


Flathead Emergency Communications Center Operations Board

  • One upcoming term for a Kalispell Police Dept. Representative starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026
  • One upcoming term for a Flathead County Sheriff’s Office Representative starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026
  • One upcoming term for an EMS Representative starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026

The Operations Board assists the FECC in oversight of equipment usage, system design, programming, operating procedures, circuits, telecommunications terminals for criminal history record information. They also provide advice for call-taking and dispatch policies and procedures, quality improvement monitoring and review, new equipment proposals, etc.


Solid Waste District Board

  • One upcoming term starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 for a Board of Health Representative

The Solid Waste District Board is assigned the responsibility for the administration of the Flathead County Solid Waste Management District.


South Kalispell Rural Fire District Board

  • One term through May 31, 2025

Please note that you must be an elector (an individual qualified to vote under state law) who resides in the district, or any holder of title to lands within the district, who presents a proof of payment of taxes on the lands in the district for which you are applying in order to be considered for the position.


Swan Hill TV District Board

  • One upcoming term starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027

The Swan Hill Television District Board is responsible for the administration of the Swan Hill Television District.


Technical Advisory Committee

  • Two upcoming terms starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026

The Technical Advisory Committee coordinates transportation planning and recommends project needs and priorities to the Kalispell City Council, Flathead County Commissioners, and the Montana Department of Transportation.


Transportation Advisory Committee

  • One upcoming term starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 for a Hospital, Nursing Home, or Retirement Representative
  • Five upcoming terms starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 for regular member seats

The Transportation Advisory Committee assists the Agency on Aging in cooperatively assessing and prioritizing local transportation needs and identifying opportunities for community collaboration and coordination to help the Agency achieve more cost-effective service delivery, increase capacity to serve unmet needs, improve quality of service, and ensure services are easily understood and accessed by riders.  


West Valley Rural Fire District Board

  • One term through May 31, 2025

Please note that you must be an elector (an individual qualified to vote under state law) who resides in the district, or any holder of title to lands within the district, who presents a proof of payment of taxes on the lands in the district for which you are applying in order to be considered for the position.

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