DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK LOSS BOARD PROGRAM AND BUDGET COST ANALYSIS

Program Importance

The purpose of the Livestock Loss Board is to administer the programs called for in the Montana gray wolf conservation and management plan and the Montana grizzly bear management plan and established in 2-15-3111 through 2-15-3113, with funds provided through the accounts established in 81-1-110, in order to minimize losses caused by wolves, grizzly bears or mountain lions to livestock producers and to reimburse livestock producers for livestock losses from wolf and grizzly bear predation.

Legal Authorities

• Title 2 Chapter 15 Part 31 – Livestock – The Livestock Loss Board administers programs called for in the Montana gray wolf, grizzly bear or management plans.
• The Board is responsible to oversee, manage and implement all livestock loss board laws in Title 2.
• The Board is designated as a quasi-judicial board for the purposes of 2-15-124
• The Board is allocated to the Department of Livestock for administrative purposes only as provided in 2-15-121

Position Classifications

• a.a. Program Specialist to the Livestock Loss Board
• * Legal Services are provided by contract with Agency Legal Services

Description of Duties

• a.a. Program Specialist to Livestock Loss Board

This position is the program manager for the Livestock Loss Board, an autonomous quasi-judicial body. The position manages multiple administrative functions on behalf of the Board, executes Board decisions, ensures consistency and fairness in the Board’s decision making process, and promotes successful outcomes for livestock owners with the state of Montana. Represents the Livestock Loss Board and testifies before the Legislature, other governmental entities, livestock industry organizations and environmental organizations. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the Board.