Montana State Trust Lands are managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to generate revenue for the benefit of Montana's public schools and other endowed institutions. The Land Board, also known as the Board of Land Commissioners, consists of the state's five highest elected officials, including the Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Auditor, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Land Board provides strategic direction and oversight for all proposed activities on these lands.

Land Board Members and Staff

Governor Greg Gianforte in dark suit, standing before U.S. and Montana flags

Greg Gianforte
Governor
State of Montana Governor's Website

 

Attorney General Austin Knudsen in suit before U.S. and Montana flags

Austin Knudsen
Attorney General
Montana Department of Justice Website

 

State Auditor James Brown in suit before the U.S. flag

James Brown
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance
Commissioner of Securities & Insurance Website

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen

Christi Jacobsen
Secretary of State
Secretary of State Website

 

Superintendent Susie Hedalen

Susan Hedalen
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Office of Public Instruction Website

 

 Land Board Secretary

Dawnell Fuller
Land Board Secretary

Current Agenda

Upcoming Meetings

January 20, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
State Capitol, Room 303
Helena, MT

February 17, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
State Capitol, Room 303
Helena, MT

March 16, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
State Capitol, Room 303
Helena, MT

*times and dates are subject to change

April 20, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building

Helena, MT

May 18, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
State Capitol, Room 303
Helena, MT

June 15, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
State Capitol, Room 303
Helena, MT

July 20, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
Supreme Court Chambers,
Mazurek Justice Building

Helena, MT

August 17, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
State Capitol, Room 303
Helena, MT

September 21, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
State Capitol, Room 303
Helena, MT

October 19, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
State Capitol, Room 303
Helena, MT

November 16, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
State Capitol, Room 303
Helena, MT

December 21, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
State Capitol, Room 303
Helena, MT