Mayor & Council

Our City has six council members and a mayor.  The council members each serve staggered four-year terms: three members' terms began January 1, 2024 and expired December 31, 2027; the other three members' terms began January 1, 2022 and expire December 31, 2025.  The Mayor serves a four-year term as well.   

*There were three resignations in 2023 so there are currently three appointed council seats.  These require that the appointee run in the next general election.  So those appointed have a two-year term limit right now and must run in the 2025 election for the remaining two-years.  This will be open to anyone interested in filing, not just those currently appointed.

Branches of Government

The Legislative branch consists of the City Council, which serves as the governing body of the City of Three Forks.  Any resident who resides in the municipal limits of Three Forks, who is 18 years of age or older, and a citizen of Montana and qualified elector pursuant to Article IV, Section 2 of the Montana Constitution is eligible to hold office.

The Executive branch of our government is the Mayor, who serves as the chief executive and chief administrative officer of the City.  Any resident who resides in the municipal limits of Three Forks, who is 18 years of age or older, and a citizen of Montana and qualified elector pursuant to Article IV, Section 2 of the Montana Constitution is eligible to hold office.