City Attorney
The City Attorney’s Office serves as legal counsel to the City of Helena and as a legal adviser to the Helena City Commission, city departments, and advisory boards appointed by the City Commission.
City Clerk
The Clerk of the City Commission Office is the records department for the City of Helena, as well as manages commission agendas, minutes, and City boards.
City Commission
The City of Helena is governed by a commission of five voting members, including the mayor.
City Manager
The City Manager implements policy decisions of the City Commission and enforces City ordinances, as well as appoints and supervises the directors of the City's operating departments.
Community Development & Planning
The Community Development Dept. provides professional staff assistance in planning, development, and construction to maintain public health, safety, and welfare and create an attractive and sustainable community for all to live, work, and play.
Finance
Finance handles all the utility customer services, licenses, accounting and budgeting for the City of Helena government and its citizens.
Helena Fire Department
The Helena Fire Dept. preserves lives and properties through fire suppression, emergency medical services and public education.
Human Resources
The Human Resources Dept. manages staffing, training, and employee compensation and benefits.
Information Technology & Services
The ITS Dept. provides technology support for the City of Helena & Lewis & Clark County.
Municipal Court
Helena Municipal Court processes all misdemeanor traffic, criminal and animal control offenses, city ordinances, orders of protection and civil cases that occur within Helena City limits.
Parks, Recreation & Open Lands
The Parks, Recreation & Open Lands Dept. manages and maintains Helena's urban parks, open lands, the City pool, and Helena's street trees.
Helena Police Department
The Helena Police Dept. protects lives and property, enforces the law and keeps the peace.
Public Works
The Public Works Dept. is responsible for providing water and sewer.
Transportation Systems
The Transportation Services Dept. oversees the maintenance and operation of Helena's roadways, sidewalks, parking and public transportation system.