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Neighborhood Councils
Neighborhood Council Q&A
What is the role of the Neighborhood Councils?
The Neighborhood Councils were established to provide
advisory input on all areas of government that affect their
neighborhood. These could include areas such as finance,
parking, planning, zoning, police, and parks, but they are not
limited to these topics. The Councils are advisory to the City
Commission, City staff, City Boards and Commissions, and
other government entities as well.
How many Neighborhood Councils are there?
There are currently nine Councils within the City of Great
Falls. The Charter amendment allows for up to thirteen
councils to be established.
How many members are there on each Neighborhood
Council?
The Councils are made up of five (5) members each. They
are required by ordinance to have a minimum of a Chair and
an Official Delegate, however, many have chosen to elect a
Secretary and Vice-Chair.
How does one become a Neighborhood Council member?
The members of the Council are elected to two-year terms
during the City General Election. To run for a Council seat,
one must be eligible to vote in Cascade County, be eighteen
years of age, and be a resident of the district that one wishes
to serve. All of the nine Council districts are located within the
corporate City limits of Great Falls. The residency requirement
continues for the duration of the member's elected term, and
if a member moves from the district s/he will be required to
resign from the Council. No filing fees are required, but a
Declaration for Nomination and Oath of Candidacy Form must
be submitted to the Cascade County's Elections Office.
If a vacancy develops on a Council due to the resignation of
a member, the remaining members will appoint a new member
to serve the remainder of the vacant position.
