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1 2020 MACo Organizational Performance Ev
2020 MACo Organizational Performance EvaluationSurveyMonkey 30.07%432.10%12.59%189.79%144.20%0.00%14.69%214.20%10.49%150.00%6.29%5.59%Q29 I am an elected County:Answered: 143 Skipped: 7TOTAL143 CT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwr:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; frwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurteupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwatzwratzwratzwratzwratzwrANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESCommissioner (representing myself)Commissioner (representing my entire board of commissioners)Clerk & RecorderTreasurerAttorneyAuditorClerk of CourtSuperintendent of SchoolsSheriffCoronerJustice of the PeaceOther Q30 "Other" please specify your office/position:Answered: 9 Skipped: 141 Commentweally? hh, Ls this is an "anonymous survey"? What a load. weally.Cinance hfficer5eputy /lerk of /ourt, running for the office5eputyIw 5irectorCinance & .udget 5irectorn/AL am a combined office /Ah CommentaA/o is a valuable resource. Staff is top notch. L'm grateful. bo oanswers phone!hr calls yoback, L appreciate the staff professionalism and responsiveness. Iave not had any interaction or contact by staff.Little different this year with all the /hVL5 crap.ay interaction has been through our Iw person. L believe that aa/o has been helpful to our Iw.ay dealings have been with Shantil and 9ric, through elections and they have been super to work with.As in the passed all communications have been helpful and appreciated. They do follow up if they have more info at a later date. acYenzie has been very available and so helpful when we have reached out for assistance, especially on issues that are extremely time sensitive. With /ovid there has been very little travel so not much face to face with any aA/o personnelAs Sheriff often referred to my Iw department, but as elected feel need direct access at times. Top notch servicevuick to respond with positive suggestions and/or assistance Shantil Siaperas is fabulous. The aA/h staff have been fantastic to work with and extremely helpful. We appreciate the direction we have received during this /hVL5 event.bo contact in the last year. hur executisecretarmakes arrangements for us when aA/h events happen. has expressconceraA/h staff does noalways replto her emails. L speak with Tara 5etuy often in regards to land transactions. The answers and direction L need must be prompt and Tara always is. The staff is always so helpful, but with /hVL5 and /Aw9S Act funding they have been even more valuable. Thank you! always answer anquestioor will ginformatioL need They can do a better job of responding to email. 9ven if it is a simple "got your message and L'll get back with a more detailed response later" would be better than complete radio silence!Very difficult to get on the phone or return calls do an awesomjob. Thank you for everything.Always helpful and great to work with in finding answers and giving thoughtful encouragement.5uring this pandemic most of my contact has bee with 9ric, Wason, and Shantill. All have been inquires has been addressed accurately and timely.L have always had very prompt responses to my questions, resulting in resolution to several issuesL do not contact them personally but L have used stuff off the website. Thanks!!! wesponstimwas goodirectioor advicalways sound. They have became my friends, friends with good advice but friends just the same.5on't have interactions 18.67%2836.00%5428.67%4316.67%25 In the past year, how often did you have contact with any member of the MACo staff?Answered: 150 Skipped: 0 TOTAL150 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESOftenOccasionallyFewNone 70.71%9923.57%332.14%0.71%2.86% interactions with MACo staff have been professional and helpful:Answered: 140 Skipped: 10 TOTAL140 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESAlwaysMost of the timeSometimesRarelyNever Comment L'd like to see more budgeting process classes. bhT just filling out the forms and how to do that but how itwhen we get our revenues from the 5hw to making the final decisions on the budgets with actual scenarios. aany counties have a finance office that actually fills out the forms but new commissioners need to be able to see real life scenarios of the budgeting processes and how multiple counties make their decisions and why. Lmprove the aA/o I/T to cover families at a reasonable rate so we can change the culture of young families avoiding working for the counties. aA/o should be more active with the associations of the elected officials. Det yourselves invited to their annual meetings. All elected officials need to understand county budgeting in more detail, so that would be a good topic to present. After eight years in office, L am concerned about how little elected officials know about how local government fits into the big picture. We can and should do better.L would like to see additional personnel information on the website.L would like to see more trainings on budgets, conducting board meetings & duties for /ommissionersSuggest some legislative training for new commissioners who may not have ever spoken on a bill or issue to the legislative body.aore Dov. accounting training bone 36.73%5446.94%690.68%15.65%23 The MACo website (www.mtcounties.org) is: Answered: 147 Skipped: 3TOTAL147 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentYa answer you emails!bone L think L hato hapassworto access information, anL don'knoif L haor L hato get it each time from Iw or /lerk & wecorder, so L don't access site as much as L should. L'd like my own password/account to access website. The website is great. L never have an issue finding what L need.boneL just looked at the website again. Lt is much more functional. You should promote it more through emails to all elected officials. L would suggest sending links to new material now and then just to attract viewers.L can usually find what L need or can make the call to the office if L cannot find something on-line.Lt's hard to find the phone numbers and emails of the people L need quickly, it's buried.boneIw training vignettes, videos, suggested reading, recent legislative changes or case law pertaining to Iw. bone boneL would like more links to useful information on the state website, which is often difficult to search. L've been having a terrible time using the financial transparency pages.bo suggestions, love the legislative updates 14.38%2153.42%786.85%1025.34%37 The MACo e-newsletter (MACo News) is: Answered: 146 Skipped: 4TOTAL146 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L always forgto go onliit. aighelpful if iwas sto all members email addresses. boneL miss the old format...hur firewall puts the aA/h bews in the lower category which L seldom look at. L miss the /ommissioner Spotlight, it let you get to know a little about the different /ommissioners that you might not know.do not like the new formatL liked the old format better, it seemed more like a newsletter.The news is always second hand. .y the time you've sent it, we've heard it.Sorry, L do miss reading it occasionally... my fault.L prefer the pdf format.L do read b/AWe liked the old one betterIaven't seen it for a while. Ls it emailed?bone Additional comments/suggestions regarding MACo News? Comment Ioabothis, Answer damphone! Training for safely and effectively operating a government agency under /hVL5-19 restrictions. i.e. social distancing, masks, sanitation. L would like to see more budget training, broken up into modules and offered online/via zoom, etc. aA/h appears to only help county commissioners. There are other members that need just as muchsistance such as the courts!aore interaction with 5hw and 5hA. There are too many times that it appeared that they were no help because that didn't know all that much about what they were responsible for.bone that L can think of

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at this time.L enjoy everything that you offer. terhaps a session on Zoom trotocol. L think everyone needs to knowto login, where to place their camera, etc...bone at this time./onsider the value of the county as a whole entity with other elected officials. Lt has been the same since L started in 1986. 9very ten years or so it tries to reinvent itself. This time by dropping critical services need by county employees. L would like to get back to the face to face meetings. Lt has been very difficult this past year trying to figure out which way to turn with all the new demands placed on county governments. 9verything has gone well for my needs.Again, our county needs training in Iw matters, hpen aeeting Laws, the benefits of providing meetings through Zoom/video applications for more community members to feel involved; and training with /ommissioners on their role (if any) in employee discipline. do not eliminate Legislative servicesbone at this time Iw is always.....fun.troviding LT or cybersecurity services via contract for smaller counties might provide both a revenueource for aA/o as well as a needed service to counties,A brief in service on the duties and responsibilities of each department within the courthouse, so that weow who does what and when reports need to be filed. budget training, personal training, computer classesL am hopeful that you will be able to have new commissioner and elected official training in person in 5ecember continue job related or performance training for employeesL would like to see aA/o reach out to the other 9lected hfficials hrganizations for presentations possibly at annual conventions or conferences they have during the year.bone, that L can think of at the momentmaybe a little more budget training as county budgets are complicated Strategic planning.b/AL would like aA/h to provide training to /ounty /ommissioners on the /onstitution of the United States and the /onstitution of the State of aontana. 9lecteds take an oath to uphold the constitution however L rarely meet one that has ever read it or understands it.aore budgeting and finance. /ommissioners need to understand the income side of the /ounty as much as the expense side.boneidktossibly onsite training for Supervisors and staff would you like to see your 38.67%5838.00%570.67%22.67%34 Given the change in leadership at MACo, the (lobbying, legislative updates, legislative impacts, and interim work) conducted by the staff have been:Answered: 150 Skipped: 0 TOTAL150 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinionAdditional comments/suggestions on these services? CommentWe can't comment because, you guessed it, no one answers the phone!There is very little change. Same old, same old. aA/h staff haalways been availablto answer anmeeneeds of Iill /ountof their ability. ar. .ryson has made several promises that he did not keep. L believe he has a good heart and looks out for the /ounty's best interest.What an amazing challenge, especially considering the times. Staff has handled it well.bo contact in the last year.Shantil has been our lobbyist since the 2019 session and she has done an absolutely wonderful job. The weekly updates are very informative and helpful for those who cannot be in Ielena all the time. Watching staff during sessioshows hovaluabltheir knowledgof issues ard the interpeoplinvolstagov. helps the counties Same #6 (Very Valuable)5on't follow 50.67%7635.33%531.33%12.67%19 personnel procedures, budget,other general government TOTAL150 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment.ut, bo one will answer the phone or return emails! Yeethem up. Cor smaller counties, thesservices arcritical to our success. Verresponsihelpful. Thervalireasons why other elecofficials hatheir oorganizations. aA/h is aontana Associatioof /ount/ommissioners. The legal side have always replied promptly with guidance. The /ares Act information was pretty slow in starting but got better.L'd like our /ommissioners to access services through aA/o re; additional training re; budgets, personnel matters, etc. L'd really like our Iw person to receive extensive training in the area; L think she would be wonderful but she has not been provided much training, and L think aA/o could help us in that area. bothing ever done to deal with 5hw running errant outside a/A. small counties on these services /an't do or jobs well without your help!!L think these are of a disproportionate value to smaller members who do not have Iw and budget specialists on staff.L did not know L could call with questions. L assumed that was for the commissioners. /ontact to all elected officials would be greatbo contact in the last year. informatiois always so easto fin the websior has communicatthrougemail. L have received excellent help and time when L have asked questions about the county and have been given very helpful information as well as guides. Lt is invaluable to have access to people with expert ability to provide accurate advice when issues arise that we have not had to address previously.bo Lnteraction Q5 Additional comments/suggestions on these services? 40.41%5932.88%487.53%1119.18%28 The printed version of MACo's Directory of Montana Answered: 146 Skipped: 4 TOTAL146 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion 21.13%3034.51%494.23%40.14%57 The digital version of MACo's in the MACo mobile app) is:Answered: 142 Skipped: 8 TOTAL142 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L'm still using mpribook L do utilize the printed version most often.L like the printed version very much and feel it is worthwhile.L think we need the directory booksL have not used the digital directory but believe it would be very valuable once loaded and learned how it to use it. old school. do not like everything going electronic, maybe L am just a dinosuarL did not know this was available. Lt's verdifficulto reacaA/o staff. Iowever, wi/hVL5 situation, noeveryocan available...L guess. L like both L'm mixed; it's kinda lihaving newspaper or boorather than the computer. have our own 5irectory. L seldom to contact anyone other than another Treas. We all use printed version of directory all Was not aware of the digital directorybonehaven't loaded the mobile appL have not used the digital version. 5id not know there was one.L like the little booklet. Lt's invaluable to have at the ready when you don't have wifi or ability to look up someone.Would like to see you keep elected officials directory and sent out 5.00%27.86%392.86%64.29%90 MACo's new mobile app is: Answered: 140 Skipped: 10TOTAL140 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment tlease!we pay for this service just get back with us in timely manner L haven't used it. L have not used it yet!beed to download the app!L'm still trying to figure it out! above (once loaded L didn't realize there was mobile app.L didn't know there was an appi still haven't downloaded it5o not use5id know there was one.was not aware aA/o had an appWas not aware of it until now, so will check it out. L haven't used it much but L am sure L will find it valuable.We didn't know there was oneL was not aware of the aA/o appL was not aware of new mobile app for aA/hbot familiar with the appL haven't tried the app yet. haven't loadedwasnt aware of a aA/h mobile appnone of us commissioners have used the Att.Works great those people who want to be hooked up to technology 24/7 and for those that only do it as necessary.Iaven't used it. You should promote it more.L did not know there was a aA/o app either. aaybe provide us information about it.L forgot about it 45.14%6519.44%282.08%33.33%48 Answered: 144 Skipped: 6TOTAL144 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion 43.75%6320.14%292.78%33.33%48TOTAL144ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 144 Skipped: 6 Elected Officials TrainingAnswered: 145 Skipped: 5 64.14%9311.03%160.69%24.14%35TOTAL145ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot

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valuableNo opinionDistrict MeetingsAnswered: 143 Skipped: 7 TOTALANSWER CHOICESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion 46.15%6613.99%202.10%37.76%54143RESPONSES Answered: 61 Skipped: 89 Comment L really have no contact with aA/o but might in the near future regarding staffing issues. is our voice for legislative matters and disadvantage without that. as clerk of district court there is not a lot of interaction w/ aA/h but is important resource for commissioners and clerk & recorder & others/onsistency experience has mainly with particular individuals, but L think, overall, aA/helps us very much all areas. Lt means guidance and assistance in doing the job L was elected to do. Support and guidance to ensure we can serve the employees and public in the best possible mannerA source L can go to when L need an explanation or help with my job. When L need help they are always there. Lt is amazing to have such a trusted staff who are great to work with.Amazing people and L have 100% confidence in them and working with them!The connection between the State and Cederal Dovernment. A great big shoulder to lean on!The best asset you can have as a commissioner to help you fulfill the job you were elected to doAn organization in transition, and lacking very much diversity.A helpful organization that takes care of counties large and small. Lt is a good resource for helping the counties with questionsDreat resource for policy and procedures and all around help with any issues that arise. as an elected official it is an additional resource and provides some supportI9Lt when it's needed. Very important to all county employee's. A valuable resource that helps aontana /ounties to function more effectively. Support, guidance and cheering section.Lt is a good source it information and guidance aontana Association of /ounty officials which means that all the other organizations that the taxpayers support through membership costs are just a political contribution to their lobbying efforts. We should be just one organization and paying one due to aA/hSombodys got my backA professional resource to guide all county elected officials in the performance of their responsibilities to their constituents.Dood timely advice on how to do my job.A very valuable place to turn to when we need information wesourcebo /omment Answered: 61 Skipped: 89 CommentSecurity in knowing aA/o is there to guide go.Support! 9xpertise! /apacity! Approachable, sharp, friendly, capable people. Another organizatiodoesseem to benefias an elecofficial iperforming mjob As an elected official in county government, L would like to see more support in terms of training, seminars, conferences for those departments other than the board of county commissioners. L believe other departments would benefit from more specialized training. Lts our security blanket for commissioners. We can contact aA/h with any questions related to county government and usually get a quick, concise answer. As a relatively new commissioner, L would be much less effective and efficient performing my duties without their support. a--aT A--association/o--of countiesA place where we can go for guidance and advice. A partner in perfecting the government process.aA/o is my "go to" for any issues, questions etc... a great resource for guidance, answers and direction onalmost any question L have.A resource that can be used when legal questions should arise. Also a great partner to work with legal issues through the county attorney.Advocacy/ounty consultants. Legal advice. Ielp lobby An opportunity to meet /ounty leaders from around the state and to improve my abilities thereby. A resource to call on to keep out of trouble in some many ways.aontana Association of /hUbTY /haaLSSLhb9wSLt means leadership. Support. wesource of valuable information.aaco has been a huge help since L was elected. Ielp in time of needtrotection; assurance; expertise in areas of municipal law; support. Lt means we are not out here struggling for answers alone. aA/o provides us invaluable support in manyareas.A w9C9w9b/9 Th Dh Th WI9b L b995 I9Lt.aA/o is a very valuable resource for both department heads and elected officials.by coming together as a group we have more clout with the legislature and there are insurance benefits thru the poolsaontana Association of /ountiesWhen L have a question L can get answers..eing able to call and have any questions L may have is very valuable. L have always been happy with my interactions with aA/o staff.Lt has always been the commissioners association.L bit of a disappointment. L certainly understand the initial intent, but it's gotten away from voicing the needs of the /ounties. keeps counties of both political parties on level playing field. Lnformation, guidance, reassurance, legal, Iw, comradery....list goes onLegislative coordination and tooled insurance options coupled with best practice information.aA/h is a valuable resource that allows me to do my job better. aA/h provides guidance and valuable suggestions that has allowed our /ounty to move forward in a positive direction.Ielp if neededIelp for questions 32.64%4722.92%330.00%44.44%64 Answered: 144 Skipped: 6TOTAL144 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentThe meetings are extremely valuable. The programs are usually good, but the interaction with the staff and other commissioners is the best part of the meetings.bonewith all that is happening day to day and the townhall meetings conflicting with other scheduled meetings in the county L have been unable to participate in them. L don't attend any of the conferences as our /ommissioners do.L really need to make time to attend aA/o meetings and trainings. L did attend one in .utte about 2 years ago on personnel issues and L found it very helpful. 5oes the aA/o website have videos of previous presentations on certain topics available for members to review?L haven't participated in any meetings, conferences or townhalls virtual meetings are not as good as in person, do not have the interactionAlways in .illingsL enjoy talking to other commissioners at meetings to understand there issues also.The /onference's tend to be the same old information. L don't need a party, just information on how to deal with the Dreat State of aontana. have not attend any meetings lack of ability to hire staff in my L have not participated in conferences, but L have no doubt that are very important. All of these are valuable if you want to attend to learn all you can about the working of county gov.Add more variety to the agendas for meetings. As near as L can tell, the same general template has been used from time immemorial! Limited relevance for urban counties at many of these meetings.aeetings in person are very helpful for information sharing and making contactsboneL believe any type of training is valuable as is the interaction with other members. The virtual townhalls have been informative. bice to be able to review them.beed to figure out a way to keep people in the meetings instead of out socializing around the break tables. After /ovid, hold some regional meetings for all elected officials together. Iowever, set up meetings for three or four counties at a time. Schedule could be implemented over a four-year period.Unfortunately L have been unable to attend any of the meetings. Would like to do that in the future.L feel there could be more "trainings" at the aA/o meeting and the town hall meetings are good exceptCridays are tough : 23 Skipped: 127 CommentLt would be helpful to receive the flag proclamations the day before. is not damn good to any one if you never respond to our questions. tells employes ways that aore relevant training modules. Ln person is best but for social distancing requirements, online, zoom, etc. will work fine. L feel like there has been a better working relationship with ALL elected officials, no just county commissioners, over the last few years. L think aA/o is headed in the right direction. we need to keep the directory books, and L think we need to start having meetings in person.5ropping those services was a mistake that small counties and employees will pay for.L think the elected officials training is great but L think the elected officials involved should have more input into what we think should be trained. Those veteran members would be more apt to know what a newly elected person needs to learn.The State of aontana can create/change/break "tolicy" to suit whatever issue they are dealing with. They think nothing of circumventing law to do it.thanks for what you do for us and our county and keep up the

4 good workYou are all doing a great job.
good workYou are all doing a great job. keep up the good workWe would like aA/h to share the information and questions it gets from other counties so we can learn by their experience. You are doing a great job as always! You are very much appreciated!boneShantil has done an excellent job as our / & w lobbyist.L appreciate aA/h but do feel there is an over reach at timesLots of changes and most of them have been for the better. Thanks to all the people that give up their time to be out in the field.L noticed the goal to use media more effectively. This would be a good topic for smaller regional meetings.Staff at aA/o has always been courteous, timely in their responsiveness and knowledgeable.We need more training on how to conduct public meetings bo /omment CommentWhat kind of issues did you have this past year that you could have benefited from having extra help and support.sameIow do you think the new Worker's /omp is working?Ls there anything that we could have done more effectively that we did not in the past year?What are the most helpful functions at aA/h for your county?bone.ulleted question ranking the services provided by aA/oIow /hVL5 has impacted the departments and how aA/h could help.bo comment Answered: 61 Skipped: 89 Comment L really have no contact with aA/o but might in the near future regarding staffing issues. is our voice for legislative matters and disadvantage without that. as clerk of district court there is not a lot of interaction w/ aA/h but is important resource for commissioners and clerk & recorder & others/onsistency experience has mainly with particular individuals, but L think, overall, aA/helps us very much all areas. Lt means guidance and assistance in doing the job L was elected to do. Support and guidance to ensure we can serve the employees and public in the best possible mannerA source L can go to when L need an explanation or help with my job. When L need help they are always there. Lt is amazing to have such a trusted staff who are great to work with.Amazing people and L have 100% confidence in them and working with them!The connection between the State and Cederal Dovernment. A great big shoulder to lean on!The best asset you can have as a commissioner to help you fulfill the job you were elected to doAn organization in transition, and lacking very much diversity.A helpful organization that takes care of counties large and small. Lt is a good resource for helping the counties with questionsDreat resource for policy and procedures and all around help with any issues that arise. as an elected official it is an additional resource and provides some supportI9Lt when it's needed. Very important to all county employee's. A valuable resource that helps aontana /ounties to function more effectively. Support, guidance and cheering section.Lt is a good source it information and guidance aontana Association of /ounty officials which means that all the other organizations that the taxpayers support through membership costs are just a political contribution to their lobbying efforts. We should be just one organization and paying one due to aA/hSombodys got my backA professional resource to guide all county elected officials in the performance of their responsibilities to their constituents.Dood timely advice on how to do my job.A very valuable place to turn to when we need information wesourcebo /omment Answered: 61 Skipped: 89 CommentSecurity in knowing aA/o is there to guide go.Support! 9xpertise! /apacity! Approachable, sharp, friendly, capable people. Another organizatiodoesseem to benefias an elecofficial iperforming mjob As an elected official in county government, L would like to see more support in terms of training, seminars, conferences for those departments other than the board of county commissioners. L believe other departments would benefit from more specialized training. Lts our security blanket for commissioners. We can contact aA/h with any questions related to county government and usually get a quick, concise answer. As a relatively new commissioner, L would be much less effective and efficient performing my duties without their support. a--aT A--associationo--of countiesA place where we can go for guidance and advice. A partner in perfecting the government process.aA/o is my "go to" for any issues, questions etc... a great resource for guidance, answers and direction on most any question L have.A resource that can be used when legal questions should arise. Also a great partner to work with legal issues through the county attorney.Advocacy/ounty consultants. Legal advice. Ielp lobby An opportunity to meet /ounty leaders from around the state and to improve my abilities thereby. A resource to call on to keep out of trouble in some many ways.aontana Association of /hUbTY /haaLSSLhb9wSLt means leadership. Support. wesource of valuable information.aaco has been a huge help since L was elected. Ielp in time of needtrotection; assurance; expertise in areas of municipal law; support. Lt means we are not out here struggling for answers alone. aA/o provides us invaluable support in many eas.A w9C9w9b/9 Th Dh Th WI9b L b995 I9Lt.aA/o is a very valuable resource for both department heads and elected officials.by coming together as a group we have more clout with the legislature and there are insurance benefits thru the poolsaontana Association of /ountiesWhen L have a question L can get answers..eing able to call and have any questions L may have is very valuable. L have always been happy with my interactions with aA/o staff.Lt has always been the commissioners association.L bit of a disappointment. L certainly understand the initial intent, but it's gotten away from voicing the needs of the /ounties. keeps counties of both political parties on level playing field. Lnformation, guidance, reassurance, legal, Iw, comradery....list goes onLegislative coordination and tooled insurance options coupled with best practice information.aA/h is a valuable resource that allows me to do my job better. aA/h provides guidance and valuable suggestions that has allowed our /ounty to move forward in a positive direction.Ielp if neededIelp for questions 32.64%4722.92%330.00%44.44%64 Answered: 144 Skipped: 6TOTAL144 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentThe meetings are extremely valuable. The programs are usually good, but the interaction with the staff and other commissioners is the best part of the meetings.bonewith all that is happening day to day and the townhall meetings conflicting with other scheduled meetings in the county L have been unable to participate in them. L don't attend any of the conferences as our /ommissioners do.L really need to make time to attend aA/o meetings and trainings. L did attend one in .utte about 2 years ago on personnel issues and L found it very helpful. 5oes the aA/o website have videos of previous presentations on certain topics available for members to review?L haven't participated in any meetings, conferences or townhalls virtual meetings are not as good as in person, do not have the interactionlways in .illingsL enjoy talking to other commissioners at meetings to understand there issues also.The /onference's tend to be the same old information. L don't need a party, just information on how to deal with the Dreat State of aontana. have not attend any meetings lack of ability to hire staff in my L have not participated in conferences, but L have no doubt that are very important. All of these are valuable if you want to attend to learn all you can about the working of county gov.Add more variety to the agendas for meetings. As near as L can tell, the same general template has been used from time immemorial! Limited relevance for urban counties at many of these meetings.aeetings in person are very helpful for information sharing and making contactsboneL believe any type of training is valuable as is the interaction with other members. The virtual townhalls have been informative. bice to be able to review them.beed to figure out a way to keep people in the meetings instead of out socializing around the break tables. After /ovid, hold some regional meetings for all elected officials together. Iowever, set up meetings for three or four counties at a time. Schedule could be implemented over a four-year period.Unfortunately L have been unable to attend any of the meetings. Would like to do that in the future.L feel there could be more "trainings" at the aA/o meeting and the town hall meetings are good exceptridays are tough Comment L'd like to see more budgeting process classes. bhT just f

5 illing out the forms and how to do that
illing out the forms and how to do that but how itwhen we get our revenues from the 5hw to making the final decisions on the budgets with actual scenarios. aany counties have a finance office that actually fills out the forms but new commissioners need to be able to see real life scenarios of the budgeting processes and how multiplecounties make their decisions and why. Lmprove the aA/o I/T to cover families at a reasonable rate so we can change the culture of young families avoiding working for the counties. aA/o should be more active with the associations of the elected officials. Det yourselves invited to their annual meetings. All elected officials need to understand county budgeting in more detail, so that wouldbe a good topic to present. After eight years in office, L am concerned about how little elected officials know about how local government fits into the big picture. We can and should do better.L would like to see additional personnel information on the website.L would like to see more trainings on budgets, conducting board meetings & duties for /ommissionersSuggest some legislative training for new commissioners who may not have ever spoken on a bill or issue to the legislative body.aore Dov. accounting training bone 36.73%5446.94%690.68%15.65%23 The MACo website (www.mtcounties.org) is: Answered: 147 Skipped: 3TOTAL147 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentYa answer you emails!bone L think L hato hapassworto access information, anL don'knoif L haor L hato get it each time from Iw or /lerk & wecorder, so L don't access site as much as L should. L'd like my own password/account to access website. The website is great. L never have an issue finding what L need.boneL just looked at the website again. Lt is much more functional. You should promote it more through emails to all elected officials. L would suggest sending links to new material now and then just to attract viewers.L can usually find what L need or can make the call to the office if L cannot find something on-line.Lt's hard to find the phone numbers and emails of the people L need quickly, it's buried.boneIw training vignettes, videos, suggested reading, recent legislative changes or case law pertaining to Iw. bone boneL would like more links to useful information on the state website, which is often difficult to search. L've been having a terrible time using the financial transparency pages.bo suggestions, love the legislative updates 14.38%2153.42%786.85%1025.34%37 The MACo e-newsletter (MACo News) is: Answered: 146 Skipped: 4TOTAL146 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L always forgto go onliit. aighelpful if iwas sto all members email addresses. boneL miss the old format...hur firewall puts the aA/h bews in the lower category which L seldom look at. L miss the /ommissioner Spotlight, it let you get to know a little about the different /ommissioners that you might not know.do not like the new formatL liked the old format better, it seemed more like a newsletter.The news is always second hand. .y the time you've sent it, we've heard it.Sorry, L do miss reading it occasionally... my fault.L prefer the pdf format.L do read b/AWe liked the old one betterIaven't seen it for a while. Ls it emailed?bone Additional comments/suggestions regarding MACo News? Comment Ioabothis, Answer damphone! Training for safely and effectively operating a government agency under /hVL5-19 restrictions. i.e. social distancing, masks, sanitation. L would like to see more budget training, broken up into modules and offered online/via zoom, etc. aA/h appears to only help county commissioners. There are other members that need just as much sistance such as the courts!aore interaction with 5hw and 5hA. There are too many times that it appeared that they were no help because that didn't know all that much about what they were responsible for.bone that L can think of at this time.L enjoy everything that you offer. terhaps a session on Zoom trotocol. L think everyone needs to knowto login, where to place their camera, etc...bone at this time./onsider the value of the county as a whole entity with other elected officials. Lt has been the same since L started in 1986. 9very ten years or so it tries to reinvent itself. This time by dropping critical services needby county employees. L would like to get back to the face to face meetings. Lt has been very difficult this past year trying to figureout which way to turn with all the new demands placed on county governments. 9verything has gone well for my needs.Again, our county needs training in Iw matters, hpen aeeting Laws, the benefits of providing meetings through Zoom/video applications for more community members to feel involved; and training with/ommissioners on their role (if any) in employee discipline. do not eliminate Legislative servicesbone at this timeIw is always.....fun.troviding LT or cybersecurity services via contract for smaller counties might provide both a revenue ource for aA/o as well as a needed service to counties,A brief in service on the duties and responsibilities of each department within the courthouse, so that weow who does what and when reports need to be filed. budget training, personal training, computer classesL am hopeful that you will be able to have new commissioner and elected official training in person in 5ecember continue job related or performance training for employeesL would like to see aA/o reach out to the other 9lected hfficials hrganizations for presentations possibly at annual conventions or conferences they have during the year.bone, that L can think of at the momentmaybe a little more budget training as county budgets are complicated Strategic planning.b/AL would like aA/h to provide training to /ounty /ommissioners on the /onstitution of the United States and the /onstitution of the State of aontana. 9lecteds take an oath to uphold the constitution however L rarely meet one that has ever read it or understands it.aore budgeting and finance. /ommissioners need to understand the income side of the /ounty as much as the expense side.boneidktossibly onsite training for Supervisors and staff trainings, and/or work that members would like to see MACo implement: 38.67%5838.00%570.67%22.67%34 Given the change in leadership at MACo, the (lobbying, legislative updates, legislative impacts, and interim work) conducted by the staff have been:Answered: 150 Skipped: 0 TOTAL150 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentWe can't comment because, you guessed it, no one answers the phone!There is very little change. Same old, same old. aA/h staff haalways been availablto answer anmeeneeds of Iill /ountof their ability. ar. .ryson has made several promises that he did not keep. L believe he has a good heart and looks out for the /ounty's best interest.What an amazing challenge, especially considering the times. Staff has handled it well.bo contact in the last year.Shantil has been our lobbyist since the 2019 session and she has done an absolutely wonderful job. The weekly updates are very informative and helpful for those who cannot be in Ielena all the time. 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Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwatzwratzwratzwratzwratzwrANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESCommissioner (representing myself)Commissioner (representing my entire board of commissioners)Clerk & RecorderTreasurerAttorneyAuditorClerk of CourtSuperintendent of SchoolsSheriffCoronerJustice of the PeaceOther Other County Offices Participating in Survey Commentweally? hh, Ls this is an "anonymous survey"? What a load. weally.Cinance hfficer5eputy /lerk of /ourt, running for the office5eputyIw 5irectorCinance & .udget 5irector L am a combined office /Ah : 23 Skipped: 127 CommentLt would be helpful to receive the flag proclamations the day before. not damn good to any one if you never respond to our questions. tells employes ways that aore relevant training modules. Ln person is best but for social distancing requirements, online, zoom, etc. will work fine. L feel like there has been a better working relationship with ALL elected officials, no just county commissioners, over the last few years. L think aA/o is headed in the right direction. we need to keep the directory books, and L think we need to start having meetings in person.5ropping those services was a mistake that small counties and employees will pay for.L think the elected officials training is great but L think the elected officials involved should have more input into what we think should be trained. Those veteran members would be more apt to know what a newly elected person needs to learn.The State of aontana can create/change/break "tolicy" to suit whatever issue they are dealing with. They think nothing of circumventing law to do it.thanks for what you do for us and our county and keep up the good workYou are all doing a great job. keep up the good workWe would like aA/h to share the information and questions it gets from other counties so we can learn by their experience. You are doing a great job as always! You are very much appreciated!boneShantil has done an excellent job as our / & w lobbyist.L appreciate aA/h but do feel there is an over reach at timesLots of changes and most of them have been for the better. Thanks to all the people that give up their time to be out in the field.L noticed the goal to use media more effectively. This would be a good topic for smaller regional meetings.Staff at aA/o has always been courteous, timely in their responsiveness and knowledgeable.We need more training on how to conduct public meetings bo /omment CommentWhat kind of issues did you have this past year that you could have benefited from having extra help and support.sameIow do you think the new Worker's /omp is working?Ls there anything that we could have done more effectively that we did not in the past year?What are the most helpful functions at aA/h for your county?bone.ulleted question ranking the services provided by aA/oIow /hVL5 has impacted the departments and how aA/h could help.bo comment 45.14%6519.44%282.08%33.33%48 Answered: 144 Skipped: 6TOTAL144 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion 43.75%6320.14%292.78%33.33%48TOTAL144ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 144 Skipped: 6 Elected Officials TrainingAnswered: 145 Skipped: 5 64.14%9311.03%160.69%24.14%35TOTAL145ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinionDistrict MeetingsAnswered: 143 Skipped: 7 TOTALANSWER CHOICESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion 46.15%6613.99%202.10%37.76%54143RESPONSES 5.00%27.86%392.86%64.29%90 MACo's new mobile app is: Answered: 140 Skipped: 10TOTAL140 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment tlease!we pay for this service just get back with us in timely manner L haven't used it. L have not used it yet!beed to download the app!L'm still trying to figure it out! above (once loaded L didn't realize there was mobile app.L didn't know there was an appi still haven't downloaded it5o not use5id know there was one.was not aware aA/o had an appWas not aware of it until now, so will check it out. L haven't used it much but L am sure L will find it valuable.We didn't know there was oneL was not aware of the aA/o appL was not aware of new mobile app for aA/hbot familiar with the appL haven't tried the app yet. haven't loadedwasnt aware of a aA/h mobile appnone of us commissioners have used the Att.Works great those people who want to be hooked up to technology 24/7 and for those that only do it as necessary.Iaven't used it. You should promote it more.L did not know there was a aA/o app either. aaybe provide us information about it.L forgot about it 40.41%5932.88%487.53%1119.18%28 The printed version of MACo's Directory of Montana Answered: 146 Skipped: 4 TOTAL146 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion 21.13%3034.51%494.23%40.14%57 The digital version of MACo's in the MACo mobile app) is:Answered: 142 Skipped: 8 TOTAL142 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L'm still using mpribook L do utilize the printed version most often.L like the printed version very much and feel it is worthwhile.L think we need the directory booksL have not used the digital directory but believe it would be very valuable once loaded and learned how it to use it. old school. do not like everything going electronic, maybe L am just a dinosuarL did not know this was available. Lt's verdifficulto reacaA/o staff. Iowever, wi/hVL5 situation, noeveryocan available...L guess. L like both L'm mixed; it's kinda lihaving newspaper or boorather than the computer. have our own 5irectory. L seldom to contact anyone other than another Treas. We all use printed version of directory all Was not aware of the digital directorybonehaven't loaded the mobile appL have not used the digital version. 5id not know there was one.L like the little booklet. Lt's invaluable to have at the ready when you don't have wifi or ability to look up someone.Would like to see you keep elected officials directory and sent out Comment L'd like to see more budgeting process classes. bhT just filling out the forms and how to do that but how itwhen we get our revenues from the 5hw to making the final decisions on the budgets with actual scenarios. aany counties have a finance office that actually fills out the forms but new commissioners need to be able to see real life scenarios of the budgeting processes and how multipleunties make their decisions and why. Lmprove the aA/o I/T to cover families at a reasonable rate so we can change the culture of young families avoiding working for the counties. aA/o should be more active with the associations of the elected officials. Det yourselves invited to their annual meetings. All elected officials need to understand county budgeting in more detail, so that would be a good topic to present. After eight years in office, L am concerned about how little elected officials know about how local government fits into the big picture. We can and should do better.L would like to see additional personnel information on the website.L would like to see more trainings on budgets, conducting board meetings & duties for /ommissionersSuggest some legislative training for new commissioners who may not have ever spoken on a bill or issue to the legislative body.aore Dov. accounting training bone 36.73%5446.94%690.68%15.65%23 Answered: 147 Skipped: 3TOTAL147 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentYa answer you emails!bone L think L hato hapassworto access information, anL don'knoif L haor L hato get it each time from Iw or /lerk & wecorder, so L don't access site as much as L should. L'd like my own password/account to access website. The website is great. L never have an issue finding what L need.boneL just looked at the website again. Lt is much more functional. You should promote it more through emails to all elected officials. L would suggest sending links to new material now and then just to attract viewers.L can usually find what L need or can make the call to the office if L cannot find something on-line.Lt's hard to find the phone numbers and emails of the people L need quickly, it's buried.boneIw training vignettes, videos, suggested reading, recent legislative changes or case law pertaining

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to Iw. bone boneL would like more links to useful information on the state website, which is often difficult to search. L've been having a terrible time using the financial transparency pages.bo suggestions, love the legislative updates 14.38%2153.42%786.85%1025.34%37 Answered: 146 Skipped: 4TOTAL146 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L always forgto go onliit. aighelpful if iwas sto all members email addresses. boneL miss the old format...hur firewall puts the aA/h bews in the lower category which L seldom look at. L miss the /ommissioner Spotlight, it let you get to know a little about the different /ommissioners that you might not know.do not like the new formatL liked the old format better, it seemed more like a newsletter.The news is always second hand. .y the time you've sent it, we've heard it.Sorry, L do miss reading it occasionally... my fault.L prefer the pdf format.L do read b/AWe liked the old one betterIaven't seen it for a while. Ls it emailed?bone CommentaA/o is a valuable resource. Staff is top notch. L'm grateful. bo oanswers phone!hr calls yoback, L appreciate the staff professionalism and responsiveness. Iave not had any interaction or contact by staff.Little different this year with all the /hVL5 crap.ay interaction has been through our Iw person. L believe that aa/o has been helpful to our Iw.ay dealings have been with Shantil and 9ric, through elections and they have been super to work with.As in the passed all communications have been helpful and appreciated. They do follow up if they have more info at a later date. acYenzie has been very available and so helpful when we have reached out for assistance, especially on issues that are extremely time sensitive. With /ovid there has been very little travel so not much face to face with any aA/o personnelAs Sheriff often referred to my Iw department, but as elected feel need direct access at times. Top notch servicevuick to respond with positive suggestions and/or assistance Shantil Siaperas is fabulous. The aA/h staff have been fantastic to work with and extremely helpful. We appreciate the direction we have received during this /hVL5 event.bo contact in the last year. hur executisecretarmakes arrangements for us when aA/h events happen. has expressconceraA/h staff does noalways replto her emails. L speak with Tara 5etuy often in regards to land transactions. The answers and direction L need must be prompt and Tara always is. The staff is always so helpful, but with /hVL5 and /Aw9S Act funding they have been even more valuable. Thank you! always answer anquestioor will ginformatioL need They can do a better job of responding to email. 9ven if it is a simple "got your message and L'll get back with a more detailed response later" would be better than complete radio silence!Very difficult to get on the phone or return calls do an awesomjob. Thank you for everything.Always helpful and great to work with in finding answers and giving thoughtful encouragement.5uring this pandemic most of my contact has bee with 9ric, Wason, and Shantill. All have been inquires has been addressed accurately and timely.L have always had very prompt responses to my questions, resulting in resolution to several issuesL do not contact them personally but L have used stuff off the website. Thanks!!! wesponstimwas goodirectioor advicalways sound. They have became my friends, friends with good advice but friends just the same.5on't have interactions Comment Ioabothis, Answer damphone! Training for safely and effectively operating a government agency under /hVL5-19 restrictions. i.e. social distancing, masks, sanitation. L would like to see more budget training, broken up into modules and offered online/via zoom, etc. aA/h appears to only help county commissioners. There are other members that need just as much assistance such as the courts!aore interaction with 5hw and 5hA. There are too many times that it appeared that they were no help because that didn't know all that much about what they were responsible for.bone that L can think of at this time.L enjoy everything that you offer. terhaps a session on Zoom trotocol. L think everyone needs to knowwhen to login, where to place their camera, etc...bone at this time./onsider the value of the county as a whole entity with other elected officials. Lt has been the same since L started in 1986. 9very ten years or so it tries to reinvent itself. This time by dropping critical services needcounty employees. L would like to get back to the face to face meetings. Lt has been very difficult this past year trying to figure ut which way to turn with all the new demands placed on county governments. 9verything has gone well for my needs.Again, our county needs training in Iw matters, hpen aeeting Laws, the benefits of providing meetings through Zoom/video applications for more community members to feel involved; and training with ommissioners on their role (if any) in employee discipline. do not eliminate Legislative servicesbone at this time w is always.....fun.troviding LT or cybersecurity services via contract for smaller counties might provide both a revenue source for aA/o as well as a needed service to counties,A brief in service on the duties and responsibilities of each department within the courthouse, so that weknow who does what and when reports need to be filed. budget training, personal training, computer classesL am hopeful that you will be able to have new commissioner and elected official training in person in 5ecember continue job related or performance training for employeesL would like to see aA/o reach out to the other 9lected hfficials hrganizations for presentations possibly at annual conventions or conferences they have during the year.bone, that L can think of at the momentmaybe a little more budget training as county budgets are complicated Strategic planning.b/AL would like aA/h to provide training to /ounty /ommissioners on the /onstitution of the United States and the /onstitution of the State of aontana. 9lecteds take an oath to uphold the constitution however L rarely meet one that has ever read it or understands it.aore budgeting and finance. /ommissioners need to understand the income side of the /ounty as much as the expense side.boneidktossibly onsite training for Supervisors and staff work that would like to see MACo implement: 38.67%5838.00%570.67%22.67%34 legislative updates, legislative impacts, and interim committee work) conducted by TOTAL150 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentWe can't comment because, you guessed it, no one answers the phone!There is very little change. Same old, same old. aA/h staff haalways been availablto answer anmeeneeds of Iill /ountof their ability. ar. .ryson has made several promises that he did not keep. L believe he has a good heart and looks out for the /ounty's best interest.What an amazing challenge, especially considering the times. Staff has handled it well.bo contact in the last year.Shantil has been our lobbyist since the 2019 session and she has done an absolutely wonderful job. The weekly updates are very informative and helpful for those who cannot be in Ielena all the time. Watching staff during sessioshows hovaluabltheir knowledgof issues ard the interpeoplinvolstagov. helps the counties Same #6 (Very Valuable)5on't follow 50.67%7635.33%531.33%12.67%19 These services are TOTAL150 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment.ut, bo one will answer the phone or return emails! Yeethem up. Cor smaller counties, thesservices arcritical to our success. Verresponsihelpful. Thervalireasons why other elecofficials hatheir oorganizations. aA/h is aontana Associatioof /ount/ommissioners. The legal side have always replied promptly with guidance. The /ares Act information was pretty slow in starting but got better.L'd like our /ommissioners to access services thr

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ough aA/o re; additional training re; budgets, personnel matters, etc. L'd really like our Iw person to receive extensive training in the area; L think she would be wonderful but she has not been provided much training, and L think aA/o could help us in that area. bothing ever done to deal with 5hw running errant outside a/A. small counties on these services /an't do or jobs well without your help!!L think these are of a disproportionate value to smaller members who do not have Iw and budget specialists on staff.L did not know L could call with questions. L assumed that was for the commissioners. /ontact to all elected officials would be greatbo contact in the last year. informatiois always so easto fin the websior has communicatthrougemail. L have received excellent help and time when L have asked questions about the county and have been given very helpful information as well as guides. Lt is invaluable to have access to people with expert ability to provide accurate advice when issues arise that we have not had to address previously.bo Lnteraction 18.67%2836.00%5428.67%4316.67%25 Answered: 150 Skipped: 0 TOTAL150 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESOftenOccasionallyFewNone 70.71%9923.57%332.14%0.71%2.86% MACo staff have been professional and helpful...Answered: 140 Skipped: 10 TOTAL140 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESAlwaysMost of the timeSometimesRarelyNever Comment L really have no contact with aA/o but might in the near future regarding staffing issues. is our voice for legislative matters and disadvantage without that. as clerk of district court there is not a lot of interaction w/ aA/h but is important resource for commissioners and clerk & recorder & others/onsistency experience has mainly with particular individuals, but L think, overall, aA/helps us very much all areas. Lt means guidance and assistance in doing the job L was elected to do. Support and guidance to ensure we can serve the employees and public in the best possible mannerA source L can go to when L need an explanation or help with my job. When L need help they are always there. Lt is amazing to have such a trusted staff who are great to work with.Amazing people and L have 100% confidence in them and working with them!The connection between the State and Cederal Dovernment. A great big shoulder to lean on!The best asset you can have as a commissioner to help you fulfill the job you were elected to doAn organization in transition, and lacking very much diversity.A helpful organization that takes care of counties large and small. Lt is a good resource for helping the counties with questionsDreat resource for policy and procedures and all around help with any issues that arise. as an elected official it is an additional resource and provides some supportI9Lt when it's needed. Very important to all county employee's. A valuable resource that helps aontana /ounties to function more effectively. Support, guidance and cheering section.Lt is a good source it information and guidance aontana Association of /ounty officials which means that all the other organizations that the taxpayers support through membership costs are just a political contribution to their lobbying efforts. We should be just one organization and paying one due to aA/hSombodys got my backA professional resource to guide all county elected officials in the performance of their responsibilities to their constituents.Dood timely advice on how to do my job.A very valuable place to turn to when we need information wesourcebo /omment Answered: 61 Skipped: 89 CommentSecurity in knowing aA/o is there to guide go.Support! 9xpertise! /apacity! Approachable, sharp, friendly, capable people. Another organizatiodoesseem to benefias an elecofficial iperforming mjob As an elected official in county government, L would like to see more support in terms of training, seminars, conferences for those departments other than the board of county commissioners. L believe other departments would benefit from more specialized training. Lts our security blanket for commissioners. We can contact aA/h with any questions related to county government and usually get a quick, concise answer. As a relatively new commissioner, L would be much less effective and efficient performing my duties without their support. a--aT A--association /o--of countiesA place where we can go for guidance and advice. A partner in perfecting the government process.aA/o is my "go to" for any issues, questions etc... a great resource for guidance, answers and direction on almost any question L have.A resource that can be used when legal questions should arise. Also a great partner to work with legal issues through the county attorney.Advocacy/ounty consultants. Legal advice. Ielp lobby An opportunity to meet /ounty leaders from around the state and to improve my abilities thereby. A resource to call on to keep out of trouble in some many ways.aontana Association of /hUbTY /haaLSSLhb9wSLt means leadership. Support. wesource of valuable information.aaco has been a huge help since L was elected. Ielp in time of needtrotection; assurance; expertise in areas of municipal law; support. Lt means we are not out here struggling for answers alone. aA/o provides us invaluable support in manyareas.w9C9w9b/9 Th Dh Th WI9b L b995 I9Lt.aA/o is a very valuable resource for both department heads and elected officials.by coming together as a group we have more clout with the legislature and there are insurance benefits thru the poolsaontana Association of /ountiesWhen L have a question L can get answers..eing able to call and have any questions L may have is very valuable. L have always been happy with my interactions with aA/o staff.Lt has always been the commissioners association.L bit of a disappointment. L certainly understand the initial intent, but it's gotten away from voicing the needs of the /ounties. keeps counties of both parties on level playing field. Lnformation, guidance, reassurance, legal, Iw, comradery....list goes onLegislative coordination and tooled insurance options coupled with best practice information.aA/h is a valuable resource that allows me to do my job better. aA/h provides guidance and valuable suggestions that has allowed our /ounty to move forward in a positive direction.Ielp if neededIelp for questions 32.64%4722.92%330.00%44.44%64 TOTAL44 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 144 Skipped: 6 CommentThe meetings are extremely valuable. The programs are usually good, but the interaction with the staff and other commissioners is the best part of the meetings.bonewith all that is happening day to day and the townhall meetings conflicting with other scheduled meetings in the county L have been unable to participate in them. L don't attend any of the conferences as our /ommissioners do.L really need to make time to attend aA/o meetings and trainings. L did attend one in .utte about 2 years ago on personnel issues and L found it very helpful. 5oes the aA/o website have videos of previous presentations on certain topics available for members to review?L haven't participated in any meetings, conferences or townhalls virtual meetings are not as good as in person, do not have the interaction Always n .illingsL enjoy talking to other commissioners at meetings to understand there issues also.The /onference's tend to be the same old information. L don't need a party, just information on how to deal with the Dreat State of aontana. have not attend any meetings lack of ability to hire staff in my L have not participated in conferences, but L have no doubt that are very important. All of these are valuable if you want to attend to learn all you can about the working of county gov.Add more variety to the agendas for meetings. As near as L can tell, the same general template has been used from time immemorial! Limited relevance for urban counties at many of these meetings.aeetings in person are very helpful for information sharing and making contactsboneL believe any type of training is valuable as is the interaction with other members. The virtual townhalls have been informative. bice to be able to review them.beed to figure out a way to keep people in the meetings instead of out socializing around the break tables. After /ovid, hold some regional meetings for all elected officials together. Iowever, set up meetings for three or four counties at a time. Schedule could be implemented over a four-year period.Unfortunately L have been unable to attend any of the meetings. Would like to do that in the future.L feel there could be more "trainings" at the aA/o meeting and the town hall m

9 eetings are good except Cridaysare tough
eetings are good except Cridaysare tough Comment L'd like to see more budgeting process classes. bhT just filling out the forms and how to do that but how itwhen we get our revenues from the 5hw to making the final decisions on the budgets with actual scenarios. aany counties have a finance office that actually fills out the forms but new commissioners need to be able to see real life scenarios of the budgeting processes and how multipleies make their decisions and why. Lmprove the aA/o I/T to cover families at a reasonable rate so we can change the culture of young families avoiding working for the counties. aA/o should be more active with the associations of the elected officials. Det yourselves invited to their annual meetings. All elected officials need to understand county budgeting in more detail, so that would be a good topic to present. After eight years in office, L am concerned about how little elected officials know about how local government fits into the big picture. We can and should do better.L would like to see additional personnel information on the website.L would like to see more trainings on budgets, conducting board meetings & duties for /ommissionersSuggest some legislative training for new commissioners who may not have ever spoken on a bill or issue to the legislative body.aore Dov. accounting training bone 36.73%5446.94%690.68%15.65%23 Answered: 147 Skipped: 3TOTAL147 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentYa answer you emails!bone L think L hato hapassworto access information, anL don'knoif L haor L hato get it each time from Iw or /lerk & wecorder, so L don't access site as much as L should. L'd like my own password/account to access website. The website is great. L never have an issue finding what L need.boneL just looked at the website again. Lt is much more functional. You should promote it more through emails to all elected officials. L would suggest sending links to new material now and then just to attract viewers.L can usually find what L need or can make the call to the office if L cannot find something on-line.Lt's hard to find the phone numbers and emails of the people L need quickly, it's buried.boneIw training vignettes, videos, suggested reading, recent legislative changes or case law pertaining to Iw. bone boneL would like more links to useful information on the state website, which is often difficult to search. L've been having a terrible time using the financial transparency pages.bo suggestions, love the legislative updates 14.38%2153.42%786.85%1025.34%37 Answered: 146 Skipped: 4TOTA46 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWR CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L always forgto go onliit. aighelpful if iwas sto all members email addresses. boneL miss the old format...hur firewall puts the aA/h bews in the lower category which L seldom look at. L miss the /ommissioner Spotlight, it let you get to know a little about the different /ommissioners that you might not know.do not like the new formatL liked the old format better, it seemed more like a newsletter.The news is always second hand. .y the time you've sent it, we've heard it.Sorry, L do miss reading it occasionally... my fault.L prefer the pdf format.L do read b/AWe liked the old one betterIaven't seen it for a while. Ls it emailed?bone CommentaA/o is a valuable resource. Staff is top notch. L'm grateful. bo oanswers phone!hr calls yoback, L appreciate the staff professionalism and responsiveness. Iave not had any interaction or contact by staff.Little different this year with all the /hVL5 crap.ay interaction has been through our Iw person. L believe that aa/o has been helpful to our Iw.ay dealings have been with Shantil and 9ric, through elections and they have been super to work with.As in the passed all communications have been helpful and appreciated. They do follow up if they have more info at a later date. acYenzie has been very available and so helpful when we have reached out for assistance, especially on issues that are extremely time sensitive. With /ovid there has been very little travel so not much face to face with any aA/o personnelAs Sheriff often referred to my Iw department, but as elected feel need direct access at times. Top notch servicevuick to respond with positive suggestions and/or assistance Shantil Siaperas is fabulous. The aA/h staff have been fantastic to work with and extremely helpful. We appreciate the direction we have received during this /hVL5 event.bo contact in the last year. hur executisecretarmakes arrangements for us when aA/h events happen. has expressconceraA/h staff does noalways replto her emails. L speak with Tara 5etuy often in regards to land transactions. The answers and direction L need must be prompt and Tara always is. The staff is always so helpful, but with /hVL5 and /Aw9S Act funding they have been even more valuable. Thank you! always answer anquestioor will ginformatioL need They can do a better job of responding to email. 9ven if it is a simple "got your message and L'll get back with a more detailed response later" would be better than complete radio silence!Very difficult to get on the phone or return calls do an awesomjob. Thank you for everything.Always helpful and great to work with in finding answers and giving thoughtful encouragement.5uring this pandemic most of my contact has bee with 9ric, Wason, and Shantill. All have been inquires has been addressed accurately and timely.L have always had very prompt responses to my questions, resulting in resolution to several issuesL do not contact them personally but L have used stuff off the website. Thanks!!! wesponstimwas goodirectioor advicalways sound. They have became my friends, friends with good advice but friends just the same.5on't have interactions Comment Ioabothis, Answer damphone! Training for safely and effectively operating a government agency under /hVL5-19 restrictions. i.e. social distancing, masks, sanitation. L would like to see more budget training, broken up into modules and offered online/via zoom, etc. aA/h appears to only help county commissioners. There are other members that need just as much assistance such as the courts!aore interaction with 5hw and 5hA. There are too many times that it appeared that they were no help because that didn't know all that much about what they were responsible for.bone that L can think of at this time.L enjoy everything that you offer. terhaps a session on Zoom trotocol. L think everyone needs to knowwhen to login, where to place their camera, etc...bone at this time./onsider the value of the county as a whole entity with other elected officials. Lt has been the same since L started in 1986. 9very ten years or so it tries to reinvent itself. This time by dropping critical services needby cunty employees. L would like to get back to the face to face meetings. Lt has been very difficult this past year trying to figure out which way to turn with all the new demands placed on county governments. 9verything has gone well for my needs.Again, our county needs training in Iw matters, hpen aeeting Laws, the benefits of providing meetings through Zoom/video applications for more community members to feel involved; and training with /ommissioners on their role (if any) in employee discipline. do not eliminate Legislative servicesbone at this time Iw is always.....fun.troviding LT or cybersecurity services via contract for smaller counties might provide both a revenue source for aA/o as well as a needed service to counties,A brief in service on the duties and responsibilities of each department within the courthouse, so that weknow who does what and when reports need to be filed. budget training, personal training, computer classesL am hopeful that you will be able to have new commissioner and elected official training in person in 5ecember continue job related or performance training for employeesL would like to see aA/o reach out to the other 9lected hfficials hrganizations for presentations possibly at annual conventions or conferences they have during the year.bone, that L can think of at the momentmaybe a little more budget trai

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ning as county budgets are complicated Strategic planning.b/AL would like aA/h to provide training to /ounty /ommissioners on the /onstitution of the United States and the /onstitution of the State of aontana. 9lecteds take an oath to uphold the constitution however L rarely meet one that has ever read it or understands it.aore budgeting and finance. /ommissioners need to understand the income side of the /ounty as much as the expense side.boneidktossibly onsite training for Supervisors and staff work that would like to see MACo implement: 38.67%5838.00%570.67%22.67%34 legislative impacts, and interim committee work) conducted by TOTAL150 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentWe can't comment because, you guessed it, no one answers the phone!There is very little change. Same old, same old. aA/h staff haalways been availablto answer anmeeneeds of Iill /ountof their ability. ar. .ryson has made several promises that he did not keep. L believe he has a good heart and looks out for the /ounty's best interest.What an amazing challenge, especially considering the times. Staff has handled it well.bo contact in the last year.Shantil has been our lobbyist since the 2019 session and she has done an absolutely wonderful job. The weekly updates are very informative and helpful for those who cannot be in Ielena all the time. Watching staff during sessioshows hovaluabltheir knowledgof issues ard the interpeoplinvolstagov. helps the counties Same #6 (Very Valuable)5on't follow 50.67%7635.33%531.33%12.67%19 These services are TOTAL150 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment.ut, bo one will answer the phone or return emails! Yeethem up. Cor smaller counties, thesservices arcritical to our success. Verresponsihelpful. Thervalireasons why other elecofficials hatheir oorganizations. aA/h is aontana Associatioof /ount/ommissioners. The legal side have always replied promptly with guidance. The /ares Act information was pretty slow in starting but got better.L'd like our /ommissioners to access services through aA/o re; additional training re; budgets, personnel matters, etc. L'd really like our Iw person to receive extensive training in the area; L think she would be wonderful but she has not been provided much training, and L think aA/o could help us in that area. bothing ever done to deal with 5hw running errant outside a/A. small counties on these services /an't do or jobs well without your help!!L think these are of a disproportionate value to smaller members who do not have Iw and budget specialists on staff.L did not know L could call with questions. L assumed that was for the commissioners. /ontact to all elected officials would be greatbo contact in the last year. informatiois always so easto fin the websior has communicatthrougemail. L have received excellent help and time when L have asked questions about the county and have been given very helpful information as well as guides. Lt is invaluable to have access to people with expert ability to provide accurate advice when issues arise that we have not had to address previously.bo Lnteraction 18.67%2836.00%5428.67%4316.67%25 TOTAL150 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESOftenOccasionallyFewNone 70.71%9923.57%332.14%0.71%2.86% MACo staff have been professional and helpful...Answered: 140 Skipped: 10 TOTAL140 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESAlwaysMost of the timeSometimesRarelyNever 30.07%432.10%12.59%189.79%144.20%0.00%14.69%214.20%10.49%150.00%6.29%5.59% Answered: 143 Skipped: 7TOTAL143 CT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwr:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; frwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurteupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwatzwratzwratzwratzwratzwrANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESCommissioner (representing myself)Commissioner (representing my entire board of commissioners)Clerk & RecorderTreasurerAttorneyAuditorClerk of CourtSuperintendent of SchoolsSheriffCoronerJustice of the PeaceOther Commentweally? hh, Ls this is an "anonymous survey"? What a load. weally.Cinance hfficer5eputy /lerk of /ourt, running for the office5eputyIw 5irectorCinance & .udget 5irector L am a combined office /Ah : 23 Skipped: 127 CommentLt would be helpful to receive the flag proclamations the day before. is not damn good to any one if you never respond to our questions. tells employes ways that aore relevant training modules. Ln person is best but for social distancing requirements, online, zoom, etc. will work fine. L feel like there has been a better working relationship with ALL elected officials, no just county commissioners, over the last few years. L think aA/o is headed in the right direction. we need to keep the directory books, and L think we need to start having meetings in person.5ropping those services was a mistake that small counties and employees will pay for.L think the elected officials training is great but L think the elected officials involved should have more input into what we think should be trained. Those veteran members would be more apt to know what a newly elected person needs to learn.The State of aontana can create/change/break "tolicy" to suit whatever issue they are dealing with. They think nothing of circumventing law to do it.thanks for what you do for us and our county and keep up the good workYou are all doing a great job. keep up the good workWe would like aA/h to share the information and questions it gets from other counties so we can learn by their experience. You are doing a great job as always! You are very much appreciated!boneShantil has done an excellent job as our / & w lobbyist.L appreciate aA/h but do feel there is an over reach at timesLots of changes and most of them have been for the better. Thanks to all the people that give up their time to be out in the field.L noticed the goal to use media more effectively. This would be a good topic for smaller regional meetings.Staff at aA/o has always been courteous, timely in their responsiveness and knowledgeable.We need more training on how to conduct public meetings bo /omment CommentWhat kind of issues did you have this past year that you could have benefited from having extra help and support.sameIow do you think the new Worker's /omp is working?Ls there anything that we could have done more effectively that we did not in the past year?What are the most helpful functions at aA/h for your county?bone.ulleted question ranking the services provided by aA/oIow /hVL5 has impacted the departments and how aA/h could help.bo comment 45.14%6519.44%282.08%33.33%48 MACo Conferences & Meetings Answered: 144 Skipped: 6TOTAL144 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion 43.75%6320.14%292.78%33.33%48TOTAL144ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 144 Skipped: 6 Answered: 145 Skipped: 5 64.14%9311.03%160.69%24.14%35TOTAL145ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 143 Skipped: 7 TOTALANSWER CHOICESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion 46.15%6613.99%202.10%37.76%54143RESPONSES 5.00%27.86%392.86%64.29%90 Answered: 140 Skipped: 10TOTAL140 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment tlease!we pay for this service just get back with us in timely manner L haven't used it. L have not used it yet!beed to download the app!L'm still trying to figure it out! above (once loaded L didn't realize there was mobile app.L didn't know there was an appi still haven't downloaded it5o not use5id know there was one.was not aware aA/o had an appWas not aware of it until now, so will check it out. L haven't used it much but L am sure L will find it valuable.We didn't know there was oneL was not aware of the aA/o appL was not aware of new mobile app for aA/hbot familiar wi

11 th the appL haven't tried the app
th the appL haven't tried the app yet. haven't loadedwasnt aware of a aA/h mobile appnone of us commissioners have used the Att.Works great those people who want to be hooked up to technology 24/7 and for those that only do it as necessary.Iaven't used it. You should promote it more.L did not know there was a aA/o app either. aaybe provide us information about it.L forgot about it 40.41%5932.88%487.53%1119.18%28 TOTAL146 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion 21.13%3034.51%494.23%40.14%57 (in the MACo mobile app) is: TOTAL142 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L'm still using mpribook L do utilize the printed version most often.L like the printed version very much and feel it is worthwhile.L think we need the directory booksL have not used the digital directory but believe it would be very valuable once loaded and learned how it to use it. old school. do not like everything going electronic, maybe L am just a dinosuarL did not know this was available. Lt's verdifficulto reacaA/o staff. Iowever, wi/hVL5 situation, noeveryocan available...L guess. L like both L'm mixed; it's kinda lihaving newspaper or boorather than the computer. have our own 5irectory. L seldom to contact anyone other than another Treas. We all use printed version of directory all Was not aware of the digital directorybonehaven't loaded the mobile appL have not used the digital version. 5id not know there was one.L like the little booklet. Lt's invaluable to have at the ready when you don't have wifi or ability to look up someone.Would like to see you keep elected officials directory and sent out Comment L really have no contact with aA/o but might in the near future regarding staffing issues. is our voice for legislative matters and disadvantage without that. as clerk of district court there is not a lot of interaction w/ aA/h but is important resource for commissioners and clerk & recorder & others/onsistency experience has mainly with particular individuals, but L think, overall, aA/helps us very much all areas. Lt means guidance and assistance in doing the job L was elected to do. Support and guidance to ensure we can serve the employees and public in the best possible mannerA source L can go to when L need an explanation or help with my job. When L need help they are always there. Lt is amazing to have such a trusted staff who are great to work with.Amazing people and L have 100% confidence in them and working with them!The connection between the State and Cederal Dovernment. A great big shoulder to lean on!The best asset you can have as a commissioner to help you fulfill the job you were elected to doAn organization in transition, and lacking very much diversity.A helpful organization that takes care of counties large and small. Lt is a good resource for helping the counties with questionsDreat resource for policy and procedures and all around help with any issues that arise. as an elected official it is an additional resource and provides some supportI9Lt when it's needed. Very important to all county employee's. A valuable resource that helps aontana /ounties to function more effectively. Support, guidance and cheering section.Lt is a good source it information and guidance aontana Association of /ounty officials which means that all the other organizations that the taxpayers support through membership costs are just a political contribution to their lobbying efforts. We should be just one organization and paying one due to aA/hSombodys got my backA professional resource to guide all county elected officials in the performance of their responsibilities to their constituents.Dood timely advice on how to do my job.A very valuable place to turn to when we need information wesourcebo /omment Answered: 61 Skipped: 89 CommentSecurity in knowing aA/o is there to guide go.Support! 9xpertise! /apacity! Approachable, sharp, friendly, capable people. Another organizatiodoesseem to benefias an elecofficial iperforming mjob As an elected official in county government, L would like to see more support in terms of training, seminars, conferences for those departments other than the board of county commissioners. L believe other departments would benefit from more specialized training. Lts our security blanket for commissioners. We can contact aA/h with any questions related to county government and usually get a quick, concise answer. As a relatively new commissioner, L would be much less effective and efficient performing my duties without their support. a--aT A--association /o--of countiesA place where we can go for guidance and advice. A partner in perfecting the government process.aA/o is my "go to" for any issues, questions etc... a great resource for guidance, answers and direction on almost any question L have.A resource that can be used when legal questions should arise. Also a great partner to work with legal issues through the county attorney.Advocacy/ounty consultants. Legal advice. Ielp lobby An opportunity to meet /ounty leaders from around the state and to improve my abilities thereby. A resource to call on to keep out of trouble in some many ways.aontana Association of /hUbTY /haaLSSLhb9wSLt means leadership. Support. wesource of valuable information.aaco has been a huge help since L was elected. Ielp in time of needtrotection; assurance; expertise in areas of municipal law; support. Lt means we are not out here struggling for answers alone. aA/o provides us invaluable support in manyareas.A wC9w9b/9 Th Dh Th WI9b L b995 I9Lt.aA/o is a very valuable resource for both department heads and elected officials.by coming together as a group we have more clout with the legislature and there are insurance benefits thru the poolsaontana Association of /ountiesWhen L have a question L can get answers..eing able to call and have any questions L may have is very valuable. L have always been happy with my interactions with aA/o staff.Lt has always been the commissioners association.L bit of a disappointment. L certainly understand the initial intent, but it's gotten away from voicing the needs of the /ounties. keeps counties of both political parties playing field. Lnformation, guidance, reassurance, legal, Iw, comradery....list goes onLegislative coordination and tooled insurance options coupled with best practice information.aA/h is a valuable resource that allows me to do my job better. aA/h provides guidance and valuable suggestions that has allowed our /ounty to move forward in a positive direction.Ielp if neededIelp for questions 32.64%4722.92%330.00%44.44%64 TOTAL144 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 144 Skipped: 6 CommentThe meetings are extremely valuable. The programs are usually good, but the interaction with the staff and other commissioners is the best part of the meetings.bonewith all that is happening day to day and the townhall meetings conflicting with other scheduled meetings in the county L have been unable to participate in them. L don't attend any of the conferences as our /ommissioners do.L really need to make time to attend aA/o meetings and trainings. L did attend one in .utte about 2 years ago on personnel issues and L found it very helpful. 5oes the aA/o website have videos of previous presentations on certain topics available for members to review?L haven't participated in any meetings, conferences or townhalls virtual meetings are not as good as in person, do not have the interaction Always in illingsL enjoy talking to other commissioners at meetings to understand there issues also.The /onference's tend to be the same old information. L don't need a party, just information on how to deal with the Dreat State of aontana. have not attend any meetings lack of ability to hire staff in my L have not participated in conferences, but L have no doubt that are very important. All of these are valuable if you want to attend to learn all you can about the working of county gov.Add more variety to the agendas for meetings. As near as L can tell, the same general template has been used from time immemorial! Limited relevance for urban counties at many of these meetings.aeetings in person are very helpful for information sharing and making contactsboneL believe any type of training is valuable as is the interaction with other members. The virtual townhalls have been informative. bice to be able to review them.beed to figure out a way to keep people in the meetings instead of out socializing around the break tables. After /ovid,

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hold some regional meetings for all elected officials together. Iowever, set up meetings for three or four counties at a time. Schedule could be implemented over a four-year period.Unfortunately L have been unable to attend any of the meetings. Would like to do that in the future.L feel there could be more "trainings" at the aA/o meeting and the town hall meetings are good except Cridays artough Comment L'd like to see more budgeting process classes. bhT just filling out the forms and how to do that but how itwhen we get our revenues from the 5hw to making the final decisions on the budgets with actual scenarios. aany counties have a finance office that actually fills out the forms but new commissioners need to be able to see real life scenarios of the budgeting processes and how multiple make their decisions and why. Lmprove the aA/o I/T to cover families at a reasonable rate so we can change the culture of young families avoiding working for the counties. aA/o should be more active with the associations of the elected officials. Det yourselves invited to their annual meetings. All elected officials need to understand county budgeting in more detail, so that would be a good topic to present. After eight years in office, L am concerned about how little elected officials know about how local government fits into the big picture. We can and should do better.L would like to see additional personnel information on the website.L would like to see more trainings on budgets, conducting board meetings & duties for /ommissionersSuggest some legislative training for new commissioners who may not have ever spoken on a bill or issue to the legislative body.aore Dov. accounting training bone 36.73%5446.94%690.68%15.65%23 Answered: 147 Skipped: 3TOTAL147 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentYa answer you emails!bone L think L hato hapassworto access information, anL don'knoif L haor L hato get it each time from Iw or /lerk & wecorder, so L don't access site as much as L should. L'd like my own password/account to access website. The website is great. L never have an issue finding what L need.boneL just looked at the website again. Lt is much more functional. You should promote it more through emails to all elected officials. L would suggest sending links to new material now and then just to attract viewers.L can usually find what L need or can make the call to the office if L cannot find something on-line.Lt's hard to find the phone numbers and emails of the people L need quickly, it's buried.boneIw training vignettes, videos, suggested reading, recent legislative changes or case law pertaining to Iw. bone boneL would like more links to useful information on the state website, which is often difficult to search. L've been having a terrible time using the financial transparency pages.bo suggestions, love the legislative updates 14.38%2153.42%786.85%1025.34%37 Answered: 146 Skipped: 4TOTAL14 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWERCHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L always forgto go onliit. aighelpful if iwas sto all members email addresses. boneL miss the old format...hur firewall puts the aA/h bews in the lower category which L seldom look at. L miss the /ommissioner Spotlight, it let you get to know a little about the different /ommissioners that you might not know.do not like the new formatL liked the old format better, it seemed more like a newsletter.The news is always second hand. .y the time you've sent it, we've heard it.Sorry, L do miss reading it occasionally... my fault.L prefer the pdf format.L do read b/AWe liked the old one betterIaven't seen it for a while. Ls it emailed?bone CommentaA/o is a valuable resource. Staff is top notch. L'm grateful. bo oanswers phone!hr calls yoback, L appreciate the staff professionalism and responsiveness. Iave not had any interaction or contact by staff.Little different this year with all the /hVL5 crap.ay interaction has been through our Iw person. L believe that aa/o has been helpful to our Iw.ay dealings have been with Shantil and 9ric, through elections and they have been super to work with.As in the passed all communications have been helpful and appreciated. They do follow up if they have more info at a later date. acYenzie has been very available and so helpful when we have reached out for assistance, especially on issues that are extremely time sensitive. With /ovid there has been very little travel so not much face to face with any aA/o personnelAs Sheriff often referred to my Iw department, but as elected feel need direct access at times. Top notch servicevuick to respond with positive suggestions and/or assistance Shantil Siaperas is fabulous. The aA/h staff have been fantastic to work with and extremely helpful. We appreciate the direction we have received during this /hVL5 event.bo contact in the last year. hur executisecretarmakes arrangements for us when aA/h events happen. has expressconceraA/h staff does noalways replto her emails. L speak with Tara 5etuy often in regards to land transactions. The answers and direction L need must be prompt and Tara always is. The staff is always so helpful, but with /hVL5 and /Aw9S Act funding they have been even more valuable. Thank you! always answer anquestioor will ginformatioL need They can do a better job of responding to email. 9ven if it is a simple "got your message and L'll get back with a more detailed response later" would be better than complete radio silence!Very difficult to get on the phone or return calls do an awesomjob. Thank you for everything.Always helpful and great to work with in finding answers and giving thoughtful encouragement.5uring this pandemic most of my contact has bee with 9ric, Wason, and Shantill. All have been inquires has been addressed accurately and timely.L have always had very prompt responses to my questions, resulting in resolution to several issuesL do not contact them personally but L have used stuff off the website. Thanks!!! wesponstimwas goodirectioor advicalways sound. They have became my friends, friends with good advice but friends just the same.5on't have interactions Comment Ioabothis, Answer damphone! Training for safely and effectively operating a government agency under /hVL5-19 restrictions. i.e. social distancing, masks, sanitation. L would like to see more budget training, broken up into modules and offered online/via zoom, etc. aA/h appears to only help county commissioners. There are other members that need just as much assistance such as the courts!aore interaction with 5hw and 5hA. There are too many times that it appeared that they were no help because that didn't know all that much about what they were responsible for.bone that L can think of at this time.L enjoy everything that you offer. terhaps a session on Zoom trotocol. L think everyone needs to knowwhen to login, where to place their camera, etc...bone at this time./onsider the value of the county as a whole entity with other elected officials. Lt has been the same since L started in 1986. 9very ten years or so it tries to reinvent itself. This time by dropping critical services needby countemployees. L would like to get back to the face to face meetings. Lt has been very difficult this past year trying to figure out which way to turn with all the new demands placed on county governments. 9verything has gone well for my needs.Again, our county needs training in Iw matters, hpen aeeting Laws, the benefits of providing meetings through Zoom/video applications for more community members to feel involved; and training with /ommissioners on their role (if any) in employee discipline. do not eliminate Legislative servicesbone at this time Iw is always.....fun.troviding LT or cybersecurity services via contract for smaller counties might provide both a revenue source for aA/o as well as a needed service to counties,A brief in service on the duties and responsibilities of each department within the courthouse, so that weknow who does what and when reports need to be filed. budget training, personal training, computer classesL am hopeful that you will be able to have new commissi

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oner and elected official training in person in 5ecember continue job related or performance training for employeesL would like to see aA/o reach out to the other 9lected hfficials hrganizations for presentations possibly at annual conventions or conferences they have during the year.bone, that L can think of at the momentmaybe a little more budget training as county budgets are complicated Strategic planning.b/AL would like aA/h to provide training to /ounty /ommissioners on the /onstitution of the United States and the /onstitution of the State of aontana. 9lecteds take an oath to uphold the constitution however L rarely meet one that has ever read it or understands it.aore budgeting and finance. /ommissioners need to understand the income side of the /ounty as much as the expense side.boneidktossibly onsite training for Supervisors and staff work that would like to see MACo implement: 38.67%5838.00%570.67%22.67%34 Given the change in leadership at services (lobbying, legislative updates, legislative impacts, and interim committee work) conducted by TOTAL150 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentWe can't comment because, you guessed it, no one answers the phone!There is very little change. Same old, same old. aA/h staff haalways been availablto answer anmeeneeds of Iill /ountof their ability. ar. .ryson has made several promises that he did not keep. L believe he has a good heart and looks out for the /ounty's best interest.What an amazing challenge, especially considering the times. Staff has handled it well.bo contact in the last year.Shantil has been our lobbyist since the 2019 session and she has done an absolutely wonderful job. The weekly updates are very informative and helpful for those who cannot be in Ielena all the time. Watching staff during sessioshows hovaluabltheir knowledgof issues ard the interpeoplinvolstagov. helps the counties Same #6 (Very Valuable)5on't follow 50.67%7635.33%531.33%12.67%19 These services are TOTAL150 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment.ut, bo one will answer the phone or return emails! Yeethem up. Cor smaller counties, thesservices arcritical to our success. Verresponsihelpful. Thervalireasons why other elecofficials hatheir oorganizations. aA/h is aontana Associatioof /ount/ommissioners. The legal side have always replied promptly with guidance. The /ares Act information was pretty slow in starting but got better.L'd like our /ommissioners to access services through aA/o re; additional training re; budgets, personnel matters, etc. L'd really like our Iw person to receive extensive training in the area; L think she would be wonderful but she has not been provided much training, and L think aA/o could help us in that area. bothing ever done to deal with 5hw running errant outside a/A. small counties on these services /an't do or jobs well without your help!!L think these are of a disproportionate value to smaller members who do not have Iw and budget specialists on staff.L did not know L could call with questions. L assumed that was for the commissioners. /ontact to all elected officials would be greatbo contact in the last year. informatiois always so easto fin the websior has communicatthrougemail. L have received excellent help and time when L have asked questions about the county and have been given very helpful information as well as guides. Lt is invaluable to have access to people with expert ability to provide accurate advice when issues arise that we have not had to address previously.bo Lnteraction 18.67%2836.00%5428.67%4316.67%25 TOTAL150 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESOftenOccasionallyFewNone 70.71%9923.57%332.14%0.71%2.86% MACo staff have been professional and helpful...Answered: 140 Skipped: 10 TOTAL140 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESAlwaysMost of the timeSometimesRarelyNever 30.07%432.10%12.59%189.79%144.20%0.00%14.69%214.20%10.49%150.00%6.29%5.59% Answered: 143 Skipped: 7TOTAL143 CT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwr:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; frwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurteupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwatzwratzwratzwratzwratzwrANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESCommissioner (representing myself)Commissioner (representing my entire board of commissioners)Clerk & RecorderTreasurerAttorneyAuditorClerk of CourtSuperintendent of SchoolsSheriffCoronerJustice of the PeaceOther Commentweally? hh, Ls this is an "anonymous survey"? What a load. weally.Cinance hfficer5eputy /lerk of /ourt, running for the office5eputyIw 5irectorCinance & .udget 5irector L am a combined office /Ah : 23 Skipped: 127 CommentLt would be helpful to receive the flag proclamations the day before. is not damn good to any one if you never respond to our questions. tells employes ways that aore relevant training modules. Ln person is best but for social distancing requirements, online, zoom, etc. will work fine. L feel like there has been a better working relationship with ALL elected officials, no just county commissioners, over the last few years. L think aA/o is headed in the right direction. we need to keep the directory books, and L think we need to start having meetings in person.5ropping those services was a mistake that small counties and employees will pay for.L think the elected officials training is great but L think the elected officials involved should have more input into what we think should be trained. Those veteran members would be more apt to know what a newly elected person needs to learn.The State of aontana can create/change/break "tolicy" to suit whatever issue they are dealing with. They think nothing of circumventing law to do it.thanks for what you do for us and our county and keep up the good workYou are all doing a great job. keep up the good workWe would like aA/h to share the information and questions it gets from other counties so we can learn by their experience. You are doing a great job as always! You are very much appreciated!boneShantil has done an excellent job as our / & w lobbyist.L appreciate aA/h but do feel there is an over reach at timesLots of changes and most of them have been for the better. Thanks to all the people that give up their time to be out in the field.L noticed the goal to use media more effectively. This would be a good topic for smaller regional meetings.Staff at aA/o has always been courteous, timely in their responsiveness and knowledgeable.We need more training on how to conduct public meetings bo /omment CommentWhat kind of issues did you have this past year that you could have benefited from having extra help and support.sameIow do you think the new Worker's /omp is working?Ls there anything that we could have done more effectively that we did not in the past year?What are the most helpful functions at aA/h for your county?bone.ulleted question ranking the services provided by aA/oIow /hVL5 has impacted the departments and how aA/h could help.bo comment 45.14%6519.44%282.08%33.33%48 MACo Conferences & Meetings Answered: 144 Skipped: 6TOTAL144 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion 43.75%6320.14%292.78%33.33%48TOTAL144ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 144 Skipped: 6 Answered: 145 Skipped: 5 64.14%9311.03%160.69%24.14%35TOTAL145ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 143 Skipped: 7 TOTALANSWER CHOICESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion 46.15%6613.99%202.10%37.76%54143RESPONSES 5.00%27.86%392.86%64.29%90 Answered: 140 Skipped: 10TOTAL140 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment tlease!we pay for this service just get back with us in timely manner L haven't used it. L have not used it yet!beed to download the app!L'm still trying to figure it out! above (once l

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oaded L didn't realize there was mobile app.L didn't know there was an appi still haven't downloaded it5o not use5id know there was one.was not aware aA/o had an appWas not aware of it until now, so will check it out. L haven't used it much but L am sure L will find it valuable.We didn't know there was oneL was not aware of the aA/o appL was not aware of new mobile app for aA/hbot familiar with the appL haven't tried the app yet. haven't loadedwasnt aware of a aA/h mobile appnone of us commissioners have used the Att.Works great those people who want to be hooked up to technology 24/7 and for those that only do it as necessary.Iaven't used it. You should promote it more.L did not know there was a aA/o app either. aaybe provide us information about it.L forgot about it 40.41%5932.88%487.53%1119.18%28 TOTAL146 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion 21.13%3034.51%494.23%40.14%57 (in the MACo mobile app) is: TOTAL142 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L'm still using mpribook L do utilize the printed version most often.L like the printed version very much and feel it is worthwhile.L think we need the directory booksL have not used the digital directory but believe it would be very valuable once loaded and learned how it to use it. old school. do not like everything going electronic, maybe L am just a dinosuarL did not know this was available. Lt's verdifficulto reacaA/o staff. Iowever, wi/hVL5 situation, noeveryocan available...L guess. L like both L'm mixed; it's kinda lihaving newspaper or boorather than the computer. have our own 5irectory. L seldom to contact anyone other than another Treas. We all use printed version of directory all Was not aware of the digital directorybonehaven't loaded the mobile appL have not used the digital version. 5id not know there was one.L like the little booklet. Lt's invaluable to have at the ready when you don't have wifi or ability to look up someone.Would like to see you keep elected officials directory and sent out Comment L really have no contact with aA/o but might in the near future regarding staffing issues. our voice for legislative matters and disadvantage without that. as clerk of district court there is not a lot of interaction w/ aA/h but is important resource for commissioners and clerk & recorder & others/onsistency experience has mainly with particular individuals, but L think, overall, aA/all areas. Lt means guidance and assistance in doing the job L was elected to do. Support and guidance to ensure we can serve the employees and public in the best possible mannerA source L can go to when L need an explanation or help with my job. When L need help they are always there. Lt is amazing to have such a trusted staff who are great to work th.Amazing people and L have 100% confidence in them and working with them!The connection between the State and Cederal Dovernment. A great big shoulder to lean on!The best asset you can have as a commissioner to help you fulfill the job you were elected to doAn organization in transition, and lacking very much diversity.A helpful organization that takes care of counties large and small. Lt is a good resource for helping the counties with questionsDreat resource for policy and procedures and all around help with any issues that arise. as an elected official it is an additional resource and provides some supportI9Lt when it's needed. Very important to all county employee's. A valuable resource that helps aontana /ounties to function more effectively. Support, guidance and cheering section.Lt is a good source it information and guidance ana Association of /ounty officials which means that all the other organizations that the taxpayers support through membership costs are just a political contribution to their lobbying efforts. We should be just one organization and paying one due to aA/hSombodys got my backA professional resource to guide all county elected officials in the performance of their responsibilities to their constituents.Dood timely advice on how to do my job.A very valuable place to turn to when we need information wesourcebo /omment MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation Answered: 61 Skipped: 89 CommentSecurity in knowing aA/o is there to guide go.Support! 9xpertise! /apacity! Approachable, sharp, friendly, capable people. Another organizatiodoesseem to benefias an elecofficial iperforming mjob As an elected official in county government, L would like to see more support in terms of training, seminars, conferences for those departments other than the board of county commissioners. L believe other departments would benefit from more specialized training. Lts our security blanket for commissioners. We can contact aA/h with any questions related to county government and usually get a quick, concise answer. As a relatively new commissioner, L would be much less effective and efficient performing my duties without their support. a--aT A--association /o--of countiesA place where we can go for guidance and advice. A partner in perfecting the government process.aA/o is my "go to" for any issues, questions etc... a great resource for guidance, answers and direction on almost any question L have.A resource that can be used when legal questions should arise. Also a great partner to work with legal issues through the county attorney.Advocacy/ounty consultants. Legal advice. Ielp lobby An opportunity to meet /ounty leaders from around the state and to improve my abilities thereby. A resource to call on to keep out of trouble in some many ways.aontana Association of /hUbTY /haaLSSLhb9wSLt means leadership. Support. wesource of valuable information.aaco has been a huge help since L was elected. Ielp in time of needtrotection; assurance; expertise in areas of municipal law; support. Lt means we are not out here struggling for answers alone. aA/o provides us invaluable support in manyareas.A w9C99b/9 Th Dh Th WI9b L b995 I9Lt.aA/o is a very valuable resource for both department heads and elected officials.by coming together as a group we have more clout with the legislature and there are insurance benefits thru the poolsaontana Association of /ountiesWhen L have a question L can get answers..eing able to call and have any questions L may have is very valuable. L have always been happy with my interactions with aA/o staff.Lt has always been the commissioners association.L bit of a disappointment. L certainly understand the initial intent, but it's gotten away from voicing the needs of the /ounties. keeps counties of both political parties on level playing field. Lnformation, guidance, reassurance, legal, Iw, comradery....list goes onLegislative coordination and tooled insurance options coupled with best practice information.aA/h is a valuable resource that allows me to do my job better. aA/h provides guidance and valuable suggestions that has allowed our /ounty to move forward in a positive direction.Ielp if neededIelp for questions MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation 32.64%4722.92%330.00%44.44%64 TOTAL144 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 144 Skipped: 6 CommentThe meetings are extremely valuable. The programs are usually good, but the interaction with the staff and other commissioners is the best part of the meetings.bonewith all that is happening day to day and the townhall meetings conflicting with other scheduled meetings in the county L have been unable to participate in them. L don't attend any of the conferences as our /ommissioners do.L really need to make time to attend aA/o meetings and trainings. L did attend one in .utte about 2 years ago on personnel issues and L found it very helpful. 5oes the aA/o website have videos of previous presentations on certain topics available for members to review?L haven't participated in any meetings, conferences or townhalls virtual meetings are not as good as in person, do not have the interaction lways in .illingsL enjoy talking to other commissioners at meetings to understand there issues also.The /onference's tend to be the same old information. L don't need a party, just information on how to deal with the Dreat State of aontana. not attend any meetings lack of ability to hire staff in my L have not participated in but L have no doubt that are very important. All of these are valuable if you want to attend to learn all you can about the working of county gov.Add more variety to the agendas for meetings. As near as L can tell, the same general

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template has been used from time immemorial! Limited relevance for urban counties at many of these meetings.aeetings in person are very helpful for information sharing and making contactsboneL believe any type of training is valuable as is the interaction with other members. The virtual townhalls have been informative. bice to be able to review them.beed to figure out a way to keep people in the meetings instead of out socializing around the break tables. After /ovid, hold some regional meetings for all elected officials together. Iowever, set up meetings for three or four counties at a time. Schedule could be implemented over a four-year period.Unfortunately L have been unable to attend any of the meetings. Would like to do that in the future.L feel there could be more "trainings" at the aA/o meeting and the town hall meetings are good except ridays are tough MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation Comment L'd like to see more budgeting process classes. bhT just filling out the forms and how to do that but how itwhen we get our revenues from the 5hw to making the final decisions on the budgets with actual scenarios. aany counties have a finance office that actually fills out the forms but new commissioners need to be able to see real life scenarios of the budgeting processes and how multiplee their decisions and why. Lmprove the aA/o I/T to cover families at a reasonable rate so we can change the culture of young families avoiding working for the counties. aA/o should be more active with the associations of the elected officials. Det yourselves invited to their annual meetings. All elected officials need to understand county budgeting in more detail, so that would be a good topic to present. After eight years in office, L am concerned about how little elected officials know about how local government fits into the big picture. We can and should do better.L would like to see additional personnel information on the website.L would like to see more trainings on budgets, conducting board meetings & duties for /ommissionersSuggest some legislative training for new commissioners who may not have ever spoken on a bill or issue to the legislative body.aore Dov. accounting training bone Additional Services/Trainings/Work Comments (Continued) MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation 36.73%5446.94%690.68%15.65%23 Answered: 147 Skipped: 3TOTAL147 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Additional Suggestions/Comments and/or Functionality/Information CommentYa answer you emails!bone L think L hato hapassworto access information, anL don'knoif L haor L hato get it each time from Iw or /lerk & wecorder, so L don't access site as much as L should. L'd like my own password/account to access website. The website is great. L never have an issue finding what L need.boneL just looked at the website again. Lt is much more functional. You should promote it more through emails to all elected officials. L would suggest sending links to new material now and then just to attract viewers.L can usually find what L need or can make the call to the office if L cannot find something on-line.Lt's hard to find the phone numbers and emails of the people L need quickly, it's buried.boneIw training vignettes, videos, suggested reading, recent legislative changes or case law pertaining to Iw. bone boneL would like more links to useful information on the state website, which is often difficult to search. L've been having a terrible time using the financial transparency pages.bo suggestions, love the legislative updates MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation 14.38%2153.42%786.85%1025.34%37 Answered: 146 Skipped: 4TOTAL146 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHICESRESPONSESery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L always forgto go onliit. aighelpful if iwas sto all members email addresses. boneL miss the old format...hur firewall puts the aA/h bews in the lower category which L seldom look at. L miss the /ommissioner Spotlight, it let you get to know a little about the different /ommissioners that you might not know.do not like the new formatL liked the old format better, it seemed more like a newsletter.The news is always second hand. .y the time you've sent it, we've heard it.Sorry, L do miss reading it occasionally... my fault.L prefer the pdf format.L do read b/AWe liked the old one betterIaven't seen it for a while. Ls it emailed?bone Additional Comments/Suggestions Regarding MACo News MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation CommentaA/o is a valuable resource. Staff is top notch. L'm grateful. bo oanswers phone!hr calls yoback, L appreciate the staff professionalism and responsiveness. Iave not had any interaction or contact by staff.Little different this year with all the /hVL5 crap.ay interaction has been through our Iw person. L believe that aa/o has been helpful to our Iw.ay dealings have been with Shantil and 9ric, through elections and they have been super to work with.As in the passed all communications have been helpful and appreciated. They do follow up if they have more info at a later date. acYenzie has been very available and so helpful when we have reached out for assistance, especially on issues that are extremely time sensitive. With /ovid there has been very little travel so not much face to face with any aA/o personnelAs Sheriff often referred to my Iw department, but as elected feel need direct access at times. Top notch servicevuick to respond with positive suggestions and/or assistance Shantil Siaperas is fabulous. The aA/h staff have been fantastic to work with and extremely helpful. We appreciate the direction we have received during this /hVL5 event.bo contact in the last year. hur executisecretarmakes arrangements for us when aA/h events happen. has expressconceraA/h staff does noalways replto her emails. L speak with Tara 5etuy often in regards to land transactions. The answers and direction L need must be prompt and Tara always is. The staff is always so helpful, but with /hVL5 and /Aw9S Act funding they have been even more valuable. Thank you! always answer anquestioor will ginformatioL need They can do a better job of responding to email. 9ven if it is a simple "got your message and L'll get back with a more detailed response later" would be better than complete radio silence!Very difficult to get on the phone or return calls do an awesomjob. Thank you for everything.Always helpful and great to work with in finding answers and giving thoughtful encouragement.5uring this pandemic most of my contact has bee with 9ric, Wason, and Shantill. All have been inquires has been addressed accurately and timely.L have always had very prompt responses to my questions, resulting in resolution to several issuesL do not contact them personally but L have used stuff off the website. Thanks!!! wesponstimwas goodirectioor advicalways sound. They have became my friends, friends with good advice but friends just the same.5on't have interactions MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation Comment Ioabothis, Answer damphone! Training for safely and effectively operating a government agency under /hVL5-19 restrictions. i.e. social distancing, masks, sanitation. L would like to see more budget training, broken up into modules and offered online/via zoom, etc. aA/h appears to only help county commissioners. There are other members that need just as much assistance such as the courts!aore interaction with 5hw and 5hA. There are too many times that it appeared that they were no help because that didn't know all that much about what they were responsible for.bone that L can think of at this time.L enjoy everything that you offer. terhaps a session on Zoom trotocol. L think everyone needs to knowwhen to login, where to place their camera, etc...bone at this time./onsider the value of the county as a whole entity with other elected officials. Lt has been the same since L started in 1986. 9very ten years or so it tries to reinvent itself. This time by dropping critical services needby county emplyees. L would like to get back to the face to face meetings. Lt has been very difficult this past year trying to figure out which way to turn with all t

16 he new demands placed on county governme
he new demands placed on county governments. 9verything has gone well for my needs.Again, our county needs training in Iw matters, hpen aeeting Laws, the benefits of providing meetings through Zoom/video applications for more community members to feel involved; and training with /ommissioners on their role (if any) in employee discipline. do not eliminate Legislative servicesbone at this time Iw is always.....fun.troviding LT or cybersecurity services via contract for smaller counties might provide both a revenue source for aA/o as well as a needed service to counties,A brief in service on the duties and responsibilities of each department within the courthouse, so that weknow who does what and when reports need to be filed. budget training, personal training, computer classesL am hopeful that you will be able to have new commissioner and elected official training in person in 5ecember continue job related or performance training for employeesL would like to see aA/o reach out to the other 9lected hfficials hrganizations for presentations possibly at annual conventions or conferences they have during the year.bone, that L can think of at the momentmaybe a little more budget training as county budgets are complicated Strategic planning.b/AL would like aA/h to provide training to /ounty /ommissioners on the /onstitution of the United States and the /onstitution of the State of aontana. 9lecteds take an oath to uphold the constitution however L rarely meet one that has ever read it or understands it.aore budgeting and finance. /ommissioners need to understand the income side of the /ounty as much as the expense side.boneidktossibly onsite training for Supervisors and staff work that would like to see MACo implement: MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation 38.67%5838.00%570.67%22.67%34 Given the change in leadership at services (lobbying, legislative updates, legislative impacts, and interim committee work) conducted by TOTAL150 hwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhwry vslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwhslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNTt vslustlwNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnNT TpSnSTnANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion CommentWe can't comment because, you guessed it, no one answers the phone!There is very little change. Same old, same old. aA/h staff haalways been availablto answer anmeeneeds of Iill /ountof their ability. ar. .ryson has made several promises that he did not keep. L believe he has a good heart and looks out for the /ounty's best interest.What an amazing challenge, especially considering the times. Staff has handled it well.bo contact in the last year.Shantil has been our lobbyist since the 2019 session and she has done an absolutely wonderful job. The weekly updates are very informative and helpful for those who cannot be in Ielena all the time. Watching staff during sessioshows hovaluabltheir knowledgof issues ard the interpeoplinvolstagov. helps the counties Same #6 (Very Valuable)5on't follow MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation 50.67%7635.33%531.33%12.67%19 These services are: TOTAL150 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment.ut, bo one will answer the phone or return emails! Yeethem up. Cor smaller counties, thesservices arcritical to our success. Verresponsihelpful. Thervalireasons why other elecofficials hatheir oorganizations. aA/h is aontanassociatioof /ount/ommissioners. The legal side have always replied promptly with guidance. The /ares Act information was pretty slow in starting but got better.L'd like our /ommissioners to access services through aA/o re; additional training re; budgets, personnel matters, etc. L'd really like our Iw person to receive extensive training in the area; L think she would be wonderful but she has not been provided much training, and L think aA/o could help us in that area. bothing ever done to deal with 5hw running errant outside a/A. small counties on these services /an't do or jobs well without your help!!L think these are of a disproportionate value to smaller members who do not have Iw and budget specialists on staff.L did not know L could call with questions. L assumed that was for the commissioners. /ontact to all elected officials would be greatbo contact in the last year. informatiois always so easto fin the websior has communicatthrougemail. L have received excellent help and time when L have asked questions about the county and have been given very helpful information as well as guides. Lt is invaluable to have access to people with expert ability to provide accurate advice when issues arise that we have not had to address previously.bo Lnteraction Additional Comments/Suggestions on These Services MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation 18.67%2836.00%5428.67%4316.67%25 TOTAL150 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESOftenOccasionallyFewNone 70.71%9923.57%332.14%0.71%2.86% MACo staff have been professional and helpful...Answered: 140 Skipped: 10 TOTAL140 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESAlwaysMost of the timeSometimesRarelyNever MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation 30.07%432.10%12.59%189.79%144.20%0.00%14.69%214.20%10.49%150.00%6.29%5.59% Answered: 143 Skipped: 7TOTAL143 CT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwr:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; frwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurteupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwatzwratzwratzwratzwratzwrANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESCommissioner (representing myself)Commissioner (representing my entire board of commissioners)Clerk & RecorderTreasurerAttorneyAuditorClerk of CourtSuperintendent of SchoolsSheriffCoronerJustice of the PeaceOther Commentweally? hh, Ls this is an "anonymous survey"? What a load. weally.Cinance hfficer5eputy /lerk of /ourt, running for the office5eputyIw 5irectorCinance & .udget 5irector L am a combined office /Ah MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation : 23 Skipped: 127 CommentLt would be helpful to receive the flag proclamations the day before. is not damn good to any one if you never respond to our questions. tells employes ways that aore relevant training modules. Ln person is best but for social distancing requirements, online, zoom, etc. will work fine. L feel like there has been a better working relationship with ALL elected officials, no just county commissioners, over the last few years. L think aA/o is headed in the right direction. we need to keep the directory books, and L think we need to start having meetings in person.5ropping those services was a mistake that small counties and employees will pay for.L think the elected officials training is great but L think the elected officials involved should have more input into what we think should be trained. Those veteran members would be more apt to know what a newly elected person needs to learn.The State of aontana can create/change/break "tolicy" to suit whatever issue they are dealing with. They think nothing of circumventing law to do it.thanks for what you do for us and our county and keep up the good workYou are all doing a great job. keep up the good workWe would like aA/h to share the information and questions it gets from other counties so we can learn by their experience. You are doing a great job as always! You are very much appreciated!boneShantil has done an excellent job as our / & w lobbyist.L appreciate aA/h but do feel there is an over reach at timesLots of changes and most of them have been for the better. Thanks to all the people that give up their time to be out in the field.L noticed the goal to use media more effectively. This would be a good topic for smaller regional meetings.Staff at aA/o has always been courteous, timely in their responsiveness and knowledgeable.We need more training on how to conduct public meetings bo /omment CommentWhat kind of issues did you have this past year that you could have benefited from having extra help and support.sameIow do you think the new Worker's /omp is working?Ls there anything that we could have done more effectively that we did not in the past year?What are the most helpful functions at aA/h for your county?bone.ulleted question ranking the services provided by aA/oIow /hVL5 has impacted the departments and how aA/h could help.bo comment MACo 2020 Annual Pe

17 rformance Evaluation 45.14%6519.44%282.0
rformance Evaluation 45.14%6519.44%282.08%33.33%48 & Meetings Answered: 144 Skipped: 6TOTAL144 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion 43.75%6320.14%292.78%33.33%48TOTAL144ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 144 Skipped: 6 Answered: 145 Skipped: 5 64.14%9311.03%160.69%24.14%35TOTAL145ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion Answered: 143 Skipped: 7 TOTALANSWER CHOICESValuableSomewhat valuableNot valuableNo opinion 46.15%6613.99%202.10%37.76%54143RESPONSES MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation 5.00%27.86%392.86%64.29%90 MACo's New Mobile App Answered: 140 Skipped: 10TOTAL140 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment tlease!we pay for this service just get back with us in timely manner L haven't used it. L have not used it yet!beed to download the app!L'm still trying to figure it out! above ( L didn't realize there was mobile app.L didn't know there was an appi still haven't downloaded it5o not use5id know there was one.was not aware aA/o had an appWas not aware of it until now, so will check it out. L haven't used it much but L am sure L will find it valuable.We didn't know there was oneL was not aware of the aA/o appL was not aware of new mobile app for aA/hbot familiar with the appL haven't tried the app yet. haven't loadedwasnt aware of a aA/h mobile appnone of us commissioners have used the Att.Works great those people who want to be hooked up to technology 24/7 and for those that only do it as necessary.Iaven't used it. You should promote it more.L did not know there was a aA/o app either. aaybe provide us information about it.L forgot about it MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation 40.41%5932.88%487.53%1119.18%28 TOTAL146 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion 21.13%3034.51%494.23%40.14%57 Digital Version of (in the MACo mobile app) is: TOTAL142 ANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESVery valuableValuableNot valuableNo opinion Comment L'm still using mpribook L do utilize the printed version most often.L like the printed version very much and feel it is worthwhile.L think we need the directory booksL have not used the digital directory but believe it would be very valuable once loaded and learned how it to use it. old school. do not like everything going electronic, maybe L am just a dinosuarL did not know this was available. Lt's verdifficulto reacaA/o staff. Iowever, wi/hVL5 situation, noeveryocan available...L guess. L like both L'm mixed; it's kinda lihaving newspaper or boorather than the computer. have our own 5irectory. L seldom to contact anyone other than another Treas. We all use printed version of directory all Was not aware of the digital directorybonehaven't loaded the mobile appL have not used the digital version. 5id not know there was one.L like the little booklet. Lt's invaluable to have at the ready when you don't have wifi or ability to look up someone.Would like to see you keep elected officials directory and sent out MACo 2020 Annual Performance Evaluation MAC O P ERFO RMANCE E VALUATION 2020 150 T OTAL R ESPONSES C OUNTY E LECTED O FFICE ------------------------- P ERCENT R EPLY -------------------------------- ---- N UMBER OF ENT RIES C OMMISSIONER ( R EPRESENTING S ELF ) ------------------ 30.07% -------------------------------- ----------------------- 43 C OMMISSIONER ( R EPRESENTING BOC ) ------------------- 2.10% -------------------------------- ------------------------- 3 C LERK & R ECORDER -------------------------------- ------ 12.59% -------------------------------- ----------------------- 18 T REASURER -------------------------------- ----------------- 9.79% -------------------------------- ----------------------- 14 A TTORNEY -------------------------------- ------------------ 4.20% -------------------------------- ------------------------- 6 A UDITOR -------------------------------- -------------------- 0.00% -------------------------------- ------------------------- 0 C LERK OF D ISTRICT C OURT ------------------------------- 14.69% -------------------------------- ----------------------- 21 S UPERINTENDENT OF S CHOOLS ---------------------------- 4.20% -------------------------------- ------------------------- 6 S HERIFF -------------------------------- ------------------- 10.49% -------------------------------- ----------------------- 15 C ORONER -------------------------------- ------------------- 0.00% -------------------------------- ------------------------- 0 J USTIC E OF P EACE -------------------------------- ---------- 6.29% -------------------------------- ------------------------- 9 O THER -------------------------------- ---------------------- 5.59% -------------------------------- ------------------------- 8 D ID N OT S PECIFY -------------------------------- ----------- 4.60% -------------------------------- ------------------------- 7 30.07%432.10%12.59%189.79%144.20%0.00%14.69%214.20%10.49%150.00%6.29%5.59% Answered: 143 Skipped: 7TOTAL143 CT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwrCT  SUUSTnwr:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny:rwprwUwntSny yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; yUwlx; frwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrfrwsUurwrClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurtClwrk Tx CTurteupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeupwrSntwnvwnt TxeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUeuzTTlUezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffezwrSffJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwJuUtSuw Tx tzwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwbwsuwatzwratzwratzwratzwratzwrANSWER CHOICESRESPONSESCommissioner (representing myself)Commissioner (representing my entire board of commissioners)Clerk & RecorderTreasurerAttorneyAuditorClerk of CourtSuperintendent of SchoolsSheriffCoronerJustice of the PeaceOther Commentweally? hh, Ls this is an "anonymous survey"? What a load. weally.Cinance hfficer5eputy /lerk of /ourt, running for the office5eputyIw 5irectorCinance & .udget 5irector L am a combined office /Ah : 23 Skipped: 127 CommentLt would be helpful to receive the flag proclamations the day before. is not damn good to any one if you never respond to our questions. tells employes ways that aore relevant training modules. Ln person is best but for social distancing requirements, online, zoom, etc. will work fine. L feel like there has been a better working relationship with ALL elected officials, no just county commissioners, over the last few years. L think aA/o is headed in the right direction. we need to keep the directory books, and L think we need to start having meetings in person.5ropping those services was a mistake that small counties and employees will pay for.L think the elected officials training is great but L think the elected officials involved should have more input into what we think should be trained. Those veteran members would be more apt to know what a newly elected person needs to learn.The State of aontana can create/change/break "tolicy" to suit whatever issue they are dealing with. They think nothing of circumventing law to do it.thanks for what you do for us and our county and keep up the good workYou are all doing a great job. keep up the good workWe would like aA/h to share the information and questions it gets from other counties so we can learn by their experience. You are doing a great job as always! You are very much appreciated!boneShantil has done an excellent job as our / & w lobbyist.L appreciate aA/h but do feel there is an over reach at timesLots of changes and most of them have been for the better. Thanks to all the people that give up their time to be out in the field.L noticed the goal to use media more effectively. This would be a good topic for smaller regional meetings.Staff at aA/o has always been courteous, timely in their responsiveness and knowledgeable.We need more training on how to conduct public meetings bo /omment CommentWhat kind of issues did you have this past year that you could have benefited from having extra help and support.sameIow do you think the new Worker's /omp is working?Ls there anything that we could have done more effectively that we did not in the past year?What are the most helpful functions at aA/h for your county?bone.ulleted question ranking the services provided by aA/oIow /hVL5 has impacted the departments and how aA/h could help.bo c