Member Details
Not less than seven members as follows:
- One member appointed by the City Council from its membership.
- One member appointed by the City Council, who may in the discretion of the City Council be an employee or hold public office in the City or County in which the City is located.
- One member appointed by the Mayor as designated by the County Commissioners.
- Four citizen members to be appointed by the Mayor, two of whom shall be resident freeholders within the urban area, if any, outside of the city limits, and two of whom shall be resident freeholders within the city limits.
Term
Two-year terms to be staggered. The City Council member term shall coincide with his / her term as a Council member.
Overview
The purpose of this board is to improve the present health, safety, convenience, and welfare of Kalispell citizens and to plan for the future development of the community to the end:
- That highway systems be carefully planned
- That new community centers grow only with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities
- That the needs of agriculture, industry, and business be recognized in future growth
- That residential areas provide healthy surroundings for family life
- That the growth of the community be commensurate with, and promotive, of the efficient and economical use of public funds
The board was created by Montana Code Annotated 76-1-101 through 113.
Planning Board Rules of Procedure
More Information
Contact the Planning Department for more information.