- The county clerk maintains all official records for the county commission. The clerk and recorder's office also issues birth and death certificates and files and keeps real estate documents.
- In some counties, the clerk and recorder's office is also responsible for elections administration and voting records.
- The county auditor ensures the county's compliance with local, state, and federal laws and general accounting practices. Auditors examine the county's books to ensure proper handling of public funds.
- The only state requirements to be elected to this role are being of voting age and living in the county for at least two years. Typically, a term lasts four years. 

Official record keeper for the county and responsible for ensuring proper management of public funds.

Lake

Montana

2024 Montana Primary Elections

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Administration

County Clerk & Recorder/Auditor/Public Administrator

- As County Treasurer, this individual is responsible for receiving, safely keeping, and disbursing all county funds, ensuring proper handling of public money as required by law. Furthermore, the treasurer is tasked with record keeping of all transactions and the budgetary status of the county. 
- As County Assessor, this individual is responsible for assessing private property and business taxes to determine how much is owed. They keep tax records, ensure accuracy, and issue refunds. 

Manage and disburse all county funds and assess property taxes.

Housing Costs

Financial Management

Taxes

County Treasurer & Assessor

- The Clerk of District Court is the official keeper of all District Court records for the County. These records include adoption, civil, criminal, guardianship, juvenile, paternity, probate, and sanity cases. 
- The Clerk also issues, files, and records marriage license applications and licenses. 
- The Clerk also serves as Jury Commissioner, responsible for accurately listing all selected and potential jurors and pulling jury panels for judges.

Maintains judicial records, issues marriage licenses, and pulls jury panels.

Judicial Administration

Clerk of the District Court

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county level. These laws show up in tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property taxes, providing recreational amenities, and maintaining county property.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government, such as personnel management, communications, and appointments for advisory boards.
- County Commissioners in Montana are typically elected to 6-year terms in staggered years. Counties may change the Commissioners' term length if they wish. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district. 

2024 Montana candidates

Lake County Clerk & Recorder/Auditor/Public Administrator, Democratic Primary

Lake County Treasurer & Assessor, Democratic Primary

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Lake Clerk of the District Court, Green Party Primary

Lake County Commissioner, Green Party Primary

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Missoula County Commissioner, Democratic Primary

1 candidate

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Missoula Clerk of the District Court, Democratic Primary

1 candidate

Missoula County Commissioner, Republican Primary

1 candidate

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Missoula Clerk of the District Court, Green Party Primary

Missoula County Commissioner, Green Party Primary

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Missoula Clerk of the District Court, Libertarian Primary