Vacant Council Seat Open 1/1/2026 for 2-year Appointment
9/23/2025
We will have one vacant Council seat as of 1/1/2026 due to not enough folks filing for the elected positions available. This appointment would complete the remainder of a four-year term, so be for two years, expiring on December 31, 2027. When vacancies exist outside of the election process, the City defaults to the process as defined in the City Charter:
Section 2.09 Filling Vacancy on Council
When a vacancy occurs in the office of council member, the position shall be considered open and subject to nomination and election at the next general municipal election, except the term of office shall be limited to the unexpired term of the person who originally created the vacancy. Pending such election and qualification the council shall appoint by the affirmative vote of four council members, a person possessing the qualifications for office required by law and this Charter, within 30 days of the vacancy to hold the office until the successor is elected and qualified.
Qualifications for Office:
Every resident of the City of Three Forks who is 18 years of age or older, a citizen of Montana and a qualified elector pursuant to Article IV, Section 2 of the Montana Constitution, and §7-4-4401, MCA is eligible to hold the office of council member.
Interested candidates shall submit a letter stating their interest to the City Clerk at cturner@threeforksmontana.us or via mail or hand delivery to City Hall (206 Main Street / PO Box 187, Three Forks, MT 59752). Listing any additional details about yourself you think make you a great candidate would be appreciated but are not required. Letters of interest will be accepted for 30 days, and are due by December 9, 2025.
Appointment of this vacancy is scheduled for 6PM on December 9, 2025, and will be continued to a future hearing if no appointment occurs on said date.
If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 285-3431.