MONTANA BOARD OF LIVESTOCK MEETING AGENDA

Montana Department of Livestock Board Room #319/302 N Roberts/Helena, MT August 27, 2026

(This meeting is open to the public and is also available by ZOOM)

Agenda items may vary as much as one hour earlier or later. Items may be added or deleted up to 48 hours prior to the meeting. Look for changes at www.liv.mt.gov

8:00 AM CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS

• 8:10 AM BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Approval of Past Meeting Minutes • May 27, 2026 BOL Meeting

8:15 AM EXECUTIVE OFFICE UPDATES

Legal Counsel/Brands Enforcement Division Proposed Livestock Market Transfers

• In the Matter of the Application for Change of Ownership for Montana Livestock Auction
• In the Matter of the Application for Change of Ownership for Headwaters Livestock Auction

Executive Officer Updates

• YNP Bison/EIS/IBMP Operations Update
• Legislative Interim Update
• USDA-APHIS-WS EIS for Grizzly Bear Damage Management in MT
• Intervention in Legal Actions Against Recent BLM Grazing Decisions on Bison

Human Resources Update

• Staff Openings and Recruitment Updates
• General Updates --Mid-Year Check-In Process Completion --HR Training for Supervisors --Job Reclassification Request

Department of Livestock ensures its meetings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. To request special accommodations relative to a disability, contact Michael Spatz at 444-5684