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Hard-Rock Mining Impact Board

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Agency Department of Commerce

Authority Montana Code Annotated (View)

Function Quasi-Judicial Board

Description Board administers the Hard-Rock Mining Impact Act and the companion Property Tax Base Sharing (PTBS) Act. The Board provides technical assistance with metal mines license tax distributions. The Board can also adjudicate disputes between affected entities.

Total Positions 5

Total Positions Appointed by the Governor 5

Term Length 4 Years

Current Members

Last Name	First Name	Board Position	Contact Information	Term Start	Term End
Baum	Jay	District 1 - Impact Area - Elected School District Trustee	Columbus, Montana 59019 Jaybaum32@gmail.com	11/20/2023	1/1/2027
Rech	Clint	Representative of a Major Financial Institution in Montana, District 2, impact area		1/6/2025	1/2/2029
Sheldon	Ray	District 2: Public Member	PO Box 155 Huntley, Montana 59037	1/6/2025	1/2/2029
Teske	Brent	District 1 - County Commissioner, impact area	512 California Ave Libby, Montana 59923 bteske@libby.org (406) 334-6119	11/20/2023	1/1/2027
Thompson	Mark	Representative of the Hard-Rock Mining Industry, District 1, Impact Area	Butte, Montana 59701 (406) 496-3211	1/6/2025	1/2/2029

Current Openings

	Position	Term Length	Intended Start Date
Apply Now!	District 1 - Impact Area - Elected School District Trustee 535		ASAP
Apply Now!	District 1 - County Commissioner, impact area 528		ASAP