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MT Code § 7-4-4304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 43. Office of Mayor|7-4-4304. Repealed

  7-4-4304. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 485, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 367, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 13, p. 126, L. 1893; amd. Sec. 4781, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3250, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5030, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4386; re-en. Sec. 5030, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 535, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 11-802(part).
MT Code § 7-4-4305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 43. Office of Mayor|7-4-4305. Power to grant pardons

  7-4-4305. Power to grant pardons. The mayor has power to grant pardons and remit fines and forfeitures for offenses against city or town ordinances when in the mayor's judgment public justice would be thereby subserved. The mayor must report all pardons granted, with the reasons therefor, to the next council.   History: En. Sec. 367, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 13, p. 126, L. 1893; amd. Sec. 4781, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3250, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5030, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4386; re-en. Sec. 5030, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 535, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 11-802(15).
MT Code § 7-4-4306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 43. Office of Mayor|7-4-4306. Extraterritorial powers

  7-4-4306. Extraterritorial powers. The mayor has power to exercise the power as may be vested in the mayor by ordinance of the city or town, in and over all places within 5 miles of the boundaries of the city or town for the purpose of enforcing the health and quarantine ordinances and regulations of the city or town. The board of county commissioners of the county affected by the ordinance and the local health board, if a local health board exists in the area affected by the ordinance, shall approve the ordinance by a majority vote.   History: En. Sec. 367, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 13, p. 126, L. 1893; amd. Sec. 4781, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3250, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5030, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4386; re-en. Sec. 5030, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 535, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 11-802(17); amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 485, L. 1997.
MT Code § 7-4-4401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 44. Office of City Council Member|7-4-4401. Qualifications for city council member

  7-4-4401. Qualifications for city council member. A person is not eligible for the office of city council member unless the person is a resident for at least 60 days preceding the election to office of the ward electing the person or of an area that has been annexed by the city or town and placed in the ward.   History: En. Sec. 366, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 4753, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3229, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5008, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5008, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 76, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 144, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 11-714; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 420, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 443, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 453, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-4-4402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 44. Office of City Council Member|7-4-4402. Term of office

  7-4-4402. Term of office. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a city council member shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until the qualification of a successor.   (2) At the first annual election held after the organization of a city or town under this title, the electors of the city or town shall elect two city council members from each ward, who shall, at the first meeting of the council, decide by lot their terms of office, with one from each ward to hold for a term of 4 years and one for a term of 2 years and until the qualification of their successors. In the succeeding elections, one city council member from each ward must be elected for a 4-year term.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 4, p. 122, L. 1893; amd. Sec. 4748, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3224, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5003, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 60, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5003, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 193, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 343, L. 1971; Sec. 11-709, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 4750, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3226, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5005, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5005, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 11-711, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 11-709(part), 11-711; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 443, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 454, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-4-4403 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 44. Office of City Council Member|7-4-4403. Officers of city or town council

  7-4-4403. Officers of city or town council. The council may elect a president who, in the absence of the mayor, is the presiding officer and may perform the duties of mayor. In the absence of the president, the council may appoint one of its number to act in the president's place.   History: En. Sec. 4783, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3252, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5032, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5032, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-804; amd. Sec. 455, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-4-4501 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 45. Office of Municipal Clerk|7-4-4501. Duties of city clerk related to administration

  7-4-4501. Duties of city clerk related to administration. It is the duty of the clerk to:   (1) attend all meetings of the council and record and sign the proceedings thereof and all ordinances, bylaws, resolutions, and contracts passed, adopted, or entered into;   (2) enter in a book all ordinances, resolutions, and bylaws passed and adopted by the council;   (3) countersign and cause to be published or posted, as provided by law, all ordinances, bylaws, or resolutions passed and adopted by the council;   (4) sign, number, and keep a record of all licenses, commissions, or permits granted or authorized by the council;   (5) take and administer oaths, but must not charge or receive any fees therefor;   (6) perform such other and further duties as the council may prescribe.   History: En. Sec. 4784, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3253, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5033, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4393; re-en. Sec. 5033, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-805(part).
MT Code § 7-4-4502 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 45. Office of Municipal Clerk|7-4-4502. Duties of city clerk related to city records and papers

  7-4-4502. Duties of city clerk related to city records and papers. The city clerk shall:   (1) file and keep all records, books, papers, or property belonging to the city or town and deliver the documents or property to the clerk's successor when qualified;   (2) make and certify copies of all records, books, and papers in the clerk's possession on the payment of fees that are allowed county clerks, which must be paid into the city treasury;   (3) make and keep a complete index of the journal, ordinance book, finance book, and all other books and papers on file in the clerk's office.   History: En. Sec. 4784, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3253, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5033, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4393; re-en. Sec. 5033, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-805(part); amd. Sec. 456, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-4-4503 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 45. Office of Municipal Clerk|7-4-4503. City ordinance book

  7-4-4503. City ordinance book. The book required by 7-4-4501(2) is called "The Ordinance Book".   History: En. Sec. 4784, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3253, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5033, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4393; re-en. Sec. 5033, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-805(part).
MT Code § 7-4-4504 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 45. Office of Municipal Clerk|7-4-4504. through 7-4-4510 reserved

  7-4-4504 through 7-4-4510 reserved.
MT Code § 7-4-4511 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 45. Office of Municipal Clerk|7-4-4511. Duties of town clerk related to administration

  7-4-4511. Duties of town clerk related to administration. It shall be the duty of the town clerk to:   (1) attend all meetings of the council and record and sign the proceedings thereof and all ordinances, bylaws, resolutions, and contracts passed, adopted, or entered into;   (2) enter in a book all ordinances, resolutions, and bylaws passed and adopted by the council;   (3) countersign and cause to be published or posted, as provided by law, all ordinances, bylaws, or resolutions passed and adopted by the council;   (4) sign, number, and keep a record of all licenses, commissions, or permits granted or authorized by the council.   History: En. 11-805.1 by Sec. 4, Ch. 146, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 11-805.1(part).
MT Code § 7-4-4512 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 45. Office of Municipal Clerk|7-4-4512. Duties of town clerk related to town records and papers

  7-4-4512. Duties of town clerk related to town records and papers. The town clerk shall file and keep all records, books, papers, or property belonging to the town and to deliver the documents or property to a successor when qualified.   History: En. 11-805.1 by Sec. 4, Ch. 146, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 11-805.1(part); amd. Sec. 457, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-4-4513 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 45. Office of Municipal Clerk|7-4-4513. Town ordinance book

  7-4-4513. Town ordinance book. The book required by 7-4-4511(2) is called "The Ordinance Book".   History: En. 11-805.1 by Sec. 4, Ch. 146, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 11-805.1(part).
MT Code § 7-4-4601 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 46. Office of City Attorney|7-4-4601. Qualifications for city attorney

  7-4-4601. Qualifications for city attorney. To be appointed, the city attorney shall be a person who has been licensed to practice as an attorney in this state.   History: En. Sec. 6, p. 64, Ex. L. 1887; amd. Sec. 9, p. 182, L. 1889; amd. Sec. 4787, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3256, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5038, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4391; re-en. Sec. 5038, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-811(part).
MT Code § 7-4-4602 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 46. Office of City Attorney|7-4-4602. Appointment -- term of office

  7-4-4602. Appointment -- term of office. (1) The city attorney must be appointed by the mayor, subject to approval by the city council.   (2) The city attorney shall hold office for 2 years unless suspended or removed as provided by law.   History: En. Sec. 6, p. 64, Ex. L. 1887; amd. Sec. 9, p. 182, L. 1889; amd. Sec. 4787, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3256, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5038, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4391; re-en. Sec. 5038, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-811(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 428, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 458, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-4-4603 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 46. Office of City Attorney|7-4-4603. Removal or suspension

  7-4-4603. Removal or suspension. The city attorney may be suspended or removed from office by the city council for the neglect, violation, or disregard of the duties required by law or the ordinances of the city.   History: En. Sec. 6, p. 64, Ex. L. 1887; amd. Sec. 9, p. 182, L. 1889; amd. Sec. 4787, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3256, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5038, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4391; re-en. Sec. 5038, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-811(part).
MT Code § 7-4-4604 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 46. Office of City Attorney|7-4-4604. Duties

  7-4-4604. Duties. The city attorney shall:   (1) appear before the city court and other courts and prosecute on behalf of the city;   (2) serve upon the attorney general within 10 days of the filing or receipt a copy of any notice of appeal that the city attorney files or receives in a criminal proceeding;   (3) when required, draft for the city council contracts and ordinances for the government of the city;   (4) when required, give to the mayor or city council written opinions on questions pertaining to the duties and the rights, liabilities, and powers of the city; and   (5) perform other duties that pertain to the functions of the city council or that the city council prescribes by resolution.   History: En. Sec. 6, p. 64, Ex. L. 1887; amd. Sec. 9, p. 182, L. 1889; amd. Sec. 4787, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3256, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5038, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4391; re-en. Sec. 5038, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-811(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 428, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 154, L. 2005.
MT Code § 7-4-4605 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 46. Office of City Attorney|7-4-4605. Employment of special or additional counsel

  7-4-4605. Employment of special or additional counsel. Nothing in this part shall be taken or construed as preventing the city council from employing in special cases on a contract basis:   (1) the city attorney to perform services not specifically provided for under 7-4-4604; or   (2) additional or other counsel.   History: En. Sec. 6, p. 64, Ex. L. 1887; amd. Sec. 9, p. 182, L. 1889; amd. Sec. 4787, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3256, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5038, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4391; re-en. Sec. 5038, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-811(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 428, L. 1979.
MT Code § 7-4-4606 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 46. Office of City Attorney|7-4-4606. Legal services for city of third class

  7-4-4606. Legal services for city of third class. A third class city may retain the county attorney to provide legal services for the city in cases not involving a conflict between the interests of the city and the county, either by an interlocal cooperation agreement or by mutual consent by the governing bodies of the city and county.   History: En. Sec. 4741, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3217, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4996, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4996, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 24, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 11-702(part).
MT Code § 7-4-4701 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 4. Officers and Employees|Part 47. Office of City Treasurer|7-4-4701. Term of office for city treasurer

  7-4-4701. Term of office for city treasurer. In cities of the first, second, and third classes, a city treasurer shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until the qualification of a successor.   History: En. Sec. 4, p. 122, L. 1893; amd. Sec. 4748, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3224, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5003, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 60, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5003, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 193, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 343, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 11-709(part); amd. Sec. 459, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-5-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business|Part 1. Local Government Ordinances, Resolutions, and Initiatives and Referendums|7-5-101. Definition

  7-5-101. Definition. As used in this part, "chief executive" means the elected executive in a government adopting the commission-manager form, the presiding officer in a government adopting the commission-presiding officer form, the town presiding officer in a government adopting the town meeting form, the commission acting as a body in a government adopting the commission form, or the officer or officers designated in the charter in a government adopting a charter.   History: En. 47A-3-101 by Sec. 13, Ch. 477, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-101; amd. Sec. 460, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-5-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business|Part 1. Local Government Ordinances, Resolutions, and Initiatives and Referendums|7-5-102. Construction of certain sections

  7-5-102. Construction of certain sections. Sections 7-5-103 through 7-5-107 merely provide a procedure for the adoption of ordinances and shall not be construed as granting authority to adopt ordinances.   History: En. 47A-3-102 by Sec. 5, Ch. 477, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-102(10).
MT Code § 7-5-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business|Part 1. Local Government Ordinances, Resolutions, and Initiatives and Referendums|7-5-103. Ordinance requirements

  7-5-103. Ordinance requirements. (1) All ordinances must be submitted in writing in the form prescribed by resolution of the governing body.  (2) An ordinance passed may not:   (a) contain more than one comprehensive subject, which must be clearly expressed in its title, except ordinances for codification and revision of ordinances;   (b) compel a private business to deny a customer of the private business access to the premises or access to goods or services;   (c) deny a customer of a private business the ability to access goods or services provided by the private business; or   (d) include any of the following actions for noncompliance with a resolution or ordinance that includes actions described in subsections (2)(b) and (2)(c):   (i) allow for the assessment of a fee or fine;   (ii) require the revocation of a license required for the operation of a private business;   (iii) find a private business owner guilty of a misdemeanor; or   (iv) bring any other retributive action against a private business owner, including but not limited to criminal charges.   (3) The prohibition provided in subsection (2)(c) does not apply to persons confirmed to have a communicable disease and who are currently under a public quarantine order.   (4) The prohibitions provided in subsections (2)(b) through (2)(d) do not apply to the adoption of an ordinance allowed in 75-7-411.   (5) An ordinance must be read and adopted by a majority vote of members present at two meetings of the governing body not less than 12 days apart. After the first adoption and reading, it must be posted and copies must be made available to the public.   (6) After passage and approval, all ordinances must be signed by the presiding officer of the governing body and filed with the official or employee designated by ordinance to keep the register of ordinances.   (7) As used in this section, "private business" means an individual or entity that is not principally a part of or associated with a government unit. The term includes but is not limited to a nonprofit or for-profit entity, a corporation, a sole proprietorship, or a limited liability company.   History: En. 47A-3-102 by Sec. 5, Ch. 477, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-102(1) thru (3), (5); amd. Sec. 461, Ch. 61, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 408, L. 2021.
MT Code § 7-5-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business|Part 1. Local Government Ordinances, Resolutions, and Initiatives and Referendums|7-5-104. Emergency ordinance

  7-5-104. Emergency ordinance. In the event of an emergency, the governing body may waive the second reading. An ordinance passed in response to an emergency shall recite the facts giving rise to the emergency and requires a two-thirds vote of the whole governing body for passage. An emergency ordinance shall be effective on passage and approval and shall remain effective for no more than 90 days.   History: En. 47A-3-102 by Sec. 5, Ch. 477, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-102(4).
MT Code § 7-5-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business|Part 1. Local Government Ordinances, Resolutions, and Initiatives and Referendums|7-5-105. Effective date of ordinance

  7-5-105. Effective date of ordinance. No ordinance other than an emergency ordinance shall be effective until 30 days after second and final adoption. The ordinance may provide for a delayed effective date or may provide for the ordinance to become effective upon the fulfillment of an indicated contingency.   History: En. 47A-3-102 by Sec. 5, Ch. 477, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-102(6).
MT Code § 7-5-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business|Part 1. Local Government Ordinances, Resolutions, and Initiatives and Referendums|7-5-106. Ordinance veto procedure

  7-5-106. Ordinance veto procedure. If the plan of government allows the chief executive to veto an ordinance, this power must be exercised in writing prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the governing body. Whenever the chief executive vetoes an ordinance, the governing body must act at the next regularly scheduled meeting to either override or confirm the veto. Whenever the veto is overridden or the executive fails to act, the ordinance shall take effect.   History: En. 47A-3-102 by Sec. 5, Ch. 477, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-102(7).
MT Code § 7-5-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business|Part 1. Local Government Ordinances, Resolutions, and Initiatives and Referendums|7-5-107. Register of ordinances and codification

  7-5-107. Register of ordinances and codification. (1) There shall be maintained a register of ordinances in which all ordinances are entered in full after passage and approval, except when a code is adopted by reference. When a code is adopted by reference, the date and source of the code shall be entered.   (2) (a) No later than 1980 and at 5-year intervals thereafter, appropriate ordinances shall be compiled into a uniform code and published.   (b) The recodification is not effective until approved by the governing body.   History: En. 47A-3-102 by Sec. 5, Ch. 477, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-102(8), (9).