Helena, Montana

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Helena is the capital city in U.S. state of Montana. It is one of 62 cities in the state.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Montana city websites

[edit] The good

• Building permits^[1]and zoning information ^[2] is available on the website.
• The budget is posted for fiscal year 2009. ^[3]
• Agendas ^[4] and minutes ^[5] are available for City Council Meetings.
• The Mayor and city commissioners contact information are posted online.^[6]

[edit] The bad

• Lobbying information and ethics is not noted
• There is no checkbook register available
• There is no information available on public records
• There is no information on audits
• RFP’s and bids are not posted
• There is no information on taxes

[edit] External links

Helena, Montana

• Helena Chamber of Commerce
• Helena Montana Directory
• Helena Montana Detailed Profile
• Helena Montana Information
• Helena Montana Website

[edit] References

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