As the Billings Logan International Airport continues to grow , city leaders are bringing in national experts to evaluate changing the way it is run.

The City Council on Monday evening approved a contract for up to $622,000 to hire a consultant to look into establishing an airport authority and help navigate the transition.

BIL is currently owned and operated by the city. An airport authority is an independent entity charged with airport operations and oversight, often governed by at least five commissioners who are appointed by local government officials.

Steven Baldwin Associates, a national firm specializing in airport management and governance based in Albany, New York, was selected as the consultant for BIL. The money will come from airport-generated revenue.

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