Chief Executive

The Chief Executive is elected by the citizens of Butte-Silver Bow to lead the Executive Branch of the Local Government. Currently, Dave Palmer serves as Butte-Silver Bow Chief Executive. Dave was elected on November 8, 2016 and will serve a 4 year term, beginning January 3, 2017.

Responsibilities

The Chief Executive officer serves the city and county of Butte-Silver Bow and assures that state and local laws are enforced. The chief executive:

  • Informs the Council of Commissioners of the state of governmental affairs;
  • Recommends measures to improve governmental operations and conditions within the city-county;
  • Appoints citizen Boards and Commissions;
  • Approves or vetoes all council bills (vetoes may be overridden by a two-thirds vote);
  • Calls Special Council meetings;
  • Negotiates collective bargaining agreements;
  • Presents and prepares financial reports.
Contact Us
Dave Palmer

Dave Palmer

Chief Executive, Butte-Silver Bow
155 W. Granite St.
Room 106
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: (406) 497-6214
Email: dpalmer@bsb.mt.gov

Hours: Mon. - Fri.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Updates from the Chief Executive

  1. Weekly Expenditure List FY18 (Jan. 10, 2018) Commissioner Ralph Excused
  2. Weekly Expenditure List FY18 (Jan. 3, 2018) Comm. McDonough in Attendance for Excused Commissioners