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The Commissioners attended a special meeting for the purpose of approving a resolution fixing the tax levy required by the Gallatin County Schools for Elementary and High School Districts, Retirement, and Transportation Districts Mills as calculated by the County Superintendent of Schools, Pursuant to Section 20-9-501(6), Section 20-10-146(3), and 20-9-142 MCA on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 10:00AM in the Commission conference room. In attendance were Commissioners White and Skinner, Finance Director Ed Blackman, Superintendent of Schools Mary Ellen Fitzgerald, and
Commission Assistant Glenda Howze. Ms. Fitzgerald explained that this is required by law for the Commission to approve and fix the tax levies. Commissioner Skinner made a motion to approve resolution 2012-081, fixing the tax levy required by the Gallatin County Schools for Elementary and High School Districts, Retirement, and Transportation Districts Mills as calculated by the County Superintendent of Schools, Pursuant to Section 20-9-501(6), Section 20-10-146(3), and 20-9-142 MCA. Commissioner White seconded the motion. In discussion Mr. Blackman noted that the Commissioners are following statute as written by proceeding in this manner. The Commission has to approve the mills but has no authority over what they are set at. All voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
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