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MT Code § 2-15-142 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 1. General Provisions|2-15-142. Guiding principles and documentation

  2-15-142. Guiding principles and documentation. In formulating or implementing policies or administrative rules that have direct tribal implications, a state agency shall document its consideration of the following principles:   (1) a commitment to cooperation and collaboration;   (2) mutual understanding and respect;   (3) regular and early communication;   (4) a process of accountability for addressing issues; and   (5) preservation of the tribal-state relationship.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 568, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 146, L. 2013.
MT Code § 2-15-143 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 1. General Provisions|2-15-143. Training and consultation

  2-15-143. Training and consultation. (1) At least once a year, the governor's office and a trainer selected by the tribal governments shall provide training in Helena or a site mutually agreed upon to state agency managers and key employees who have regular communication with tribes on the legal status of tribes, the legal rights of tribal members, and social, economic, and cultural issues of concern to tribes.   (2) At least annually, the governor shall convene in Helena a working meeting with representatives of state agencies and tribal officials, including tribal presiding officers, to discuss:   (a) tribal concerns with rules and policies that directly impact tribal government and tribal populations;   (b) other issues of concern to either the state or the tribes; and   (c) potential solutions to the concerns.   (3) By August 15 of each year, each state agency shall submit to the governor a report for the prior fiscal year describing the activities of the state agency relating to tribal government and tribal populations. The report must include:   (a) any rule or policy changes that the state agency adopted because of discussions under subsection (2)(a);   (b) the process that the state agency has established to identify the activities of the state agency that affect tribes;   (c) the efforts of the state agency to promote communication and the government-to-government relationship between the state agency and the tribes; and   (d) the efforts of the state agency to ensure tribal consultation and the use of American Indian data in the development and implementation of agency programs that directly affect tribes.   (4) By September 15 of each year, the governor shall provide to each tribal government a report with an overview of all state and tribal activities for the prior fiscal year, including a description of the training required under subsection (1). It is the intent of the legislature that this report be prepared within existing levels of funding.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 568, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 124, L. 2007.
MT Code § 2-15-144 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 1. General Provisions|2-15-144. through 2-15-148 reserved

  2-15-144 through 2-15-148 reserved.
MT Code § 2-15-149 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 1. General Provisions|2-15-149. Naming of sites and geographic features -- replacement of word "squaw", "half-breed", or "breed" -- advisory group

  2-15-149. Naming of sites and geographic features -- replacement of word "squaw", "half-breed", or "breed" -- advisory group. (1) The state director of Indian affairs shall appoint an advisory group, which must include a member of the Little Shell Chippewa tribe, to serve on a volunteer basis to consult with local agencies, organizations, and individuals to reach a consensus on developing names to replace present site or geographic names that contain the word "squaw", "half-breed", or "breed".   (2) Each agency of state government that owns or manages public land in the state shall identify any features or places under its jurisdiction that contain the word "squaw", "half-breed", or "breed" and inform the advisory group of the agency's identification of features or places containing any of those words. The agency shall ensure that whenever the agency updates a map or replaces a sign, an interpretive marker, or any other marker because of wear or vandalism, the word "squaw", "half-breed", or "breed" is removed and replaced with the name chosen by the advisory group.   (3) The advisory group shall:   (a) notify the U.S. forest service, the Montana departments of commerce and natural resources and conservation, and any other entity that compiles information for and develops maps for the state or for public use of the name change so that it may be reflected on subsequent editions of any maps or informational literature produced by those entities; and   (b) place a formal request with the United States board on geographic names to render a decision on the proposed name change so that the new name will be reflected on all United States board on geographic names maps.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 307, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 164, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 2015.
MT Code § 2-15-150 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 1. General Provisions|2-15-150. Terminated

  2-15-150. Terminated. Sec. 2, Ch. 428, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 428, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 414, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 190, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 223, L. 2005.
MT Code § 2-15-151 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 1. General Provisions|2-15-151. Lewis and Clark bicentennial license plates -- authorization to apply as sponsor -- use of proceeds

  2-15-151. Lewis and Clark bicentennial license plates -- authorization to apply as sponsor -- use of proceeds. (1) An applicant for a generic specialty license plate that was sponsored by the former Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission shall make a donation of $20 to the department of commerce and the Montana historical society as the successors to the Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission upon initial issuance of the license plates and a donation of $20 upon each annual renewal of the license plates.   (2) The donation provided for in subsection (1) must be paid to the county treasurer, who shall remit the entire amount to the department of revenue for deposit in the special revenue accounts established in 90-1-115.   (3) Beginning January 1, 2007, the department of commerce and the Montana historical society shall use money in the special revenue accounts established in 90-1-115 to support projects related to Lewis and Clark.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 414, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 257, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 17(1), Ch. 402, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 223, L. 2005.
MT Code § 2-15-152 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 1. General Provisions|2-15-152. through 2-15-154 reserved

  2-15-152 through 2-15-154 reserved.
MT Code § 2-15-155 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 1. General Provisions|2-15-155. State agency board, committee, commission, or advisory council member information to be published

  2-15-155. State agency board, committee, commission, or advisory council member information to be published. (1) Whenever a board, committee, commission, or advisory council of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch publishes a report, such as an audit report, program evaluation report, research report, or statutorily required report, the board, committee, commission, or advisory council shall publish in the report:   (a) the name of each board, committee, commission, or advisory council member;   (b) an address, telephone number, or e-mail address for each board, committee, commission, or advisory council member; and   (c) the term of each board, committee, commission, or advisory council member, including the date that the member's term expires.   (2) Each executive, legislative, and judicial branch board, committee, commission, or advisory council shall ensure that the information required under subsection (1) is readily available on a website.   (3) This section is not intended to apply to administrative documents, such as memoranda or letters.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 236, L. 2011.
MT Code § 2-15-156 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 1. General Provisions|2-15-156. Districts for certain appointments

  2-15-156. Districts for certain appointments. For appointment of persons provided for in 2-15-1508, 2-15-1821, and 2-15-1822, the districts are the following counties:   (1) District 1: Lincoln, Flathead, Sanders, Lake, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, Powell, Granite, Deer Lodge, Silver Bow, Jefferson, Broadwater, Beaverhead, Madison, Gallatin, Park, Sweet Grass, Stillwater, and Carbon;   (2) District 2: Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, Richland, McCone, Garfield, Petroleum, Fergus, Judith Basin, Cascade, Chouteau, Teton, Pondera, Lewis and Clark, Meagher, Wheatland, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Treasure, Rosebud, Custer, Prairie, Dawson, Wibaux, Fallon, Carter, Powder River, Big Horn, and Yellowstone.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 285, L. 2019.
MT Code § 2-15-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-202. Repealed

  2-15-202. Repealed. Sec. 32, Ch. 184, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 372, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 147, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 126, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 382; re-en. Sec. 126, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1303.
MT Code § 2-15-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-203. Western governors' university

  2-15-203. Western governors' university. The governor is authorized to act in consort with the governors of other states to create an entity to facilitate the provision of higher education services by electronic means to the residents of Montana and other states. The governor may take any steps necessary for Montana to join the entity that is created, including the payment of a fee, assessment, or other charge required for membership. It is anticipated that the entity will be called the western governors' university, but this authorization is not dependent on the entity being known by any specific name.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 205, L. 1997.
MT Code § 2-15-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-204. through 2-15-209 reserved

  2-15-204 through 2-15-209 reserved.
MT Code § 2-15-210 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-210. Mental health ombudsman

  2-15-210. Mental health ombudsman. (1) There is a mental health ombudsman. The ombudsman must be appointed by the governor for a term of 4 years. The ombudsman is attached to the office of the governor for administrative purposes.  (2) The ombudsman shall provide an annual report to the governor and a biennial report to the legislature, as required by 5-11-210, and may include recommendations regarding the mental health system.   (3) The ombudsman shall represent the interests of individuals with regard to the need for public mental health services, including individuals in transition from public to private services. The ombudsman may not provide a legal advocacy service.   (4) The ombudsman may retain counsel for legal support.   (5) Names of individuals receiving assistance from the ombudsman and information associated with an individual compiled by the ombudsman in the course of conducting an investigation are confidential and privileged information and may not be disclosed unless a court has determined that certain information is subject to compulsory legal process or discovery because the party seeking the information has demonstrated that there is a compelling state interest that outweighs the individual's privacy interest or the information is requested pursuant to an investigative subpoena issued under 46-4-301.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 577, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 544, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 261, L. 2021.
MT Code § 2-15-211 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-211. Mental disabilities board of visitors -- composition -- allocation

  2-15-211. Mental disabilities board of visitors -- composition -- allocation. (1) The governor shall appoint a mental disabilities board of visitors.   (2) (a) The board shall consist of six persons who possess qualifications necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the board defined in 53-20-104 and 53-21-104.   (b) The members of the board must meet the following requirements:   (i) one person must possess skills, knowledge, and experience relative to the treatment and welfare of adults with serious disabling mental illnesses;   (ii) one person must possess skills, knowledge, and experience relative to the treatment and welfare of children with serious emotional disturbances;   (iii) one person must possess skills, knowledge, and experience relative to the treatment and welfare of adults with developmental disabilities;   (iv) one person must be a consumer of mental health services or a family member of a consumer of mental health services; and   (v) one person must be a consumer of developmental disabilities services or a family member of a person with developmental disabilities.   (c) The members of the board must also meet the following requirements:   (i) at least one board member must be a professional person in the field of mental health treatment;   (ii) at least one board member must be a professional person in the field of developmental disabilities treatment; and   (iii) no more than three board members may be professional persons in the fields of mental health treatment and developmental disabilities treatment.   (d) A member of the board may not be a full-time agent or employee of the department of public health and human services or a mental health facility affected by Title 53, chapter 20, part 1, and Title 53, chapter 21, part 1, except this prohibition does not affect any employee of a state college or university.   (e) Board members serve for 2-year terms. The terms are staggered so that one-half of the terms expire June 30 of each year.   (3) The mental disabilities board of visitors is attached to the governor for administrative purposes. It may employ staff for the purpose of carrying out its duties as set out in Title 53, chapter 20, part 1, and Title 53, chapter 21, part 1.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 30, Ch. 466, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 546, L. 1977; Sec. 38-1330, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 32, Ch. 468, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 546, L. 1977; Sec. 38-1232, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 38-1232(part), 38-1330(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 255, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-212 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-212. Reserved water rights compact commission

  2-15-212. Reserved water rights compact commission. (1) There is created a reserved water rights compact commission. In negotiations, the commission is acting on behalf of the governor.   (2) Subject to 5-5-234, commissioners are appointed as follows:   (a) two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker, one from the majority party and one from the minority party;   (b) two members of the senate appointed by the president, one from the majority party and one from the minority party;   (c) four members designated by the governor; and   (d) one member designated by the attorney general.   (3) Legislative members of the commission are entitled to receive compensation and expenses as provided in 5-2-301 for each day actually spent on commission business. Other members are entitled to salary and expenses as state employees.   (4) The commission is attached to the department of natural resources and conservation for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in 2-15-121, unless inconsistent with the provisions of Title 85, chapter 2, part 7. A sufficient and appropriate staff must be assigned to serve the commission within the budget established by the legislature. The commission staff is a principal unit within the department, and the commission shall direct and assign the staff.   (5) Members are appointed for 4-year terms and may be reappointed. A legislative member position is vacant if the person no longer serves in the legislature. The position of a member appointed by the governor or attorney general is vacant if that person is elected to the legislature. A vacancy must be filled in the manner of the original appointment.   History: En. Sec. 27, Ch. 697, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 784, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 4, Sp. L. May 2007.
MT Code § 2-15-213 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-213. Renumbered 2-15-3330

  2-15-213. Renumbered 2-15-3330. Sec. 2, Ch. 537, L. 2003.
MT Code § 2-15-214 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-214. Renumbered 2-15-3331

  2-15-214. Renumbered 2-15-3331. Sec. 2, Ch. 537, L. 2003.
MT Code § 2-15-215 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-215. Renumbered 2-15-3332

  2-15-215. Renumbered 2-15-3332. Sec. 2, Ch. 537, L. 2003.
MT Code § 2-15-216 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-216. Repealed

  2-15-216. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 25, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 707, L. 1985.
MT Code § 2-15-217 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-217. Office of state director of Indian affairs

  2-15-217. Office of state director of Indian affairs. (1) There is an office of state director of Indian affairs. The office is allocated to the governor's office for administrative purposes only as prescribed in 2-15-121.   (2) The state director must be appointed by the governor from a list of five qualified Indian applicants agreed upon by the tribal councils of the respective Indian tribes of the state. The state director shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.   (3) Except as provided in subsection (4), the qualifications for applicants must include but are not limited to:   (a) a bachelor's degree in a relevant public policy field, as determined by the governor;   (b) not less than 3 years experience in a professional administrative capacity; and   (c) demonstrated skills in conducting policy research and obtaining grant funds from federal, state, or private sector sources.   (4) The governor may appoint an applicant agreed upon by the tribal councils as provided in subsection (2) whose skills and experience are commensurate with the qualifications set forth in subsection (3).   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 203, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 237, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 319, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 160, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 82-2702; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 184, L. 1979; MCA 1979, 2-15-1111; amd. and redes. 2-15-1813 by Sec. 12, Ch. 274, L. 1981; Sec. 2-15-1813, MCA 1993; redes. 2-15-217 by Sec. 2, Ch. 52, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 512, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 164, L. 2009.
MT Code § 2-15-218 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-218. Office of economic development -- structure

  2-15-218. Office of economic development -- structure. (1) There is an office of economic development within the office of the governor.   (2) The head of the office is the chief business development officer, who must be appointed by the governor.   (3) The office of economic development is composed of the following policy and program specialties:   (a) business retention and recruitment;   (b) workforce development;   (c) technology development;   (d) infrastructure improvement; and   (e) permitting and regulatory processes.   (4) The office may employ or contract with policy specialists to implement the programs listed in subsection (3) and the functions referred to in 2-15-219.   (5) The office may accept grants, loans, and other gifts from sources other than the state for the purpose of administering the provisions of 2-15-219, 90-1-112 through 90-1-114, and this section.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-219 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-219. Chief business development officer -- duties

  2-15-219. Chief business development officer -- duties. The chief business development officer shall:   (1) advise the governor on policy issues related to economic development;   (2) lead the state's business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts;   (3) coordinate the development and distribution of a statewide coordinated strategic economic development plan;   (4) coordinate the individual functions and programs within the office as provided in 2-15-218; and   (5) serve as the state's primary liaison between federal, state, and local agencies, Montana tribal governments, private, nonprofit economic development organizations, and the private sector.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 483, L. 2001.
MT Code § 2-15-220 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 2. Government Structure and Administration|Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies|Part 2. Governor|2-15-220. reserved

  2-15-220 reserved.