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MT Code § 7-3-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-304. Duties of manager

  7-3-304. Duties of manager. The manager shall:   (1) enforce laws, ordinances, and resolutions;   (2) perform the duties required by law, ordinance, or resolution;   (3) administer the affairs of the local government;   (4) direct, supervise, and administer all departments, agencies, and offices of the local government unit except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance;   (5) carry out policies established by the commission;   (6) prepare the commission agenda;   (7) recommend measures to the commission;   (8) report to the commission on the affairs and financial condition of the local government;   (9) execute bonds, notes, contracts, and written obligations of the commission, subject to the approval of the commission;   (10) report to the commission as the commission may require;   (11) attend commission meetings and may take part in the discussion but may not vote;   (12) prepare and present the budget to the commission for its approval and execute the budget adopted by the commission;   (13) appoint, suspend, and remove all employees of the local government except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance;   (14) appoint members of temporary advisory committees established by the manager.   History: En. 47A-3-204 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-204(part); amd. Sec. 301, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-305. Employees of commission-manager government

  7-3-305. Employees of commission-manager government. (1) Employees appointed by the manager and the manager's subordinates must be administratively responsible to the manager.   (2) Neither the commission nor any of its members may dictate the appointment or removal of any employee whom the manager or any of the manager's subordinates are empowered to appoint.   (3) Except for the purpose of inquiry or investigation under this title, the commission or its members shall deal with the local government employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the manager solely through the manager, and neither the commission nor its members may give orders to the employee, either publicly or privately.   History: En. 47A-3-204 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-204(part); amd. Sec. 302, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-306. through 7-3-310 reserved

  7-3-306 through 7-3-310 reserved.
MT Code § 7-3-311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-311. Structural suboptions

  7-3-311. Structural suboptions. The plan of government submitted to the qualified electors shall further define the structural characteristics of the form by including one item from each of the choices listed in 7-3-312 through 7-3-318.   History: En. 47A-3-204 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-204(part).
MT Code § 7-3-312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-312. Appointment to boards

  7-3-312. Appointment to boards. All members of boards, other than temporary advisory committees established by the manager, must be appointed by:   (1) the presiding officer with the consent of the commission;   (2) the manager with the consent of the commission; or   (3) the commission.   History: En. 47A-3-204 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-204(6)(a); amd. Sec. 303, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-313. Selection of commission members

  7-3-313. Selection of commission members. The commission shall be:   (1) elected at large;   (2) elected by districts in which candidates must reside and which are apportioned by population;   (3) elected at large and nominated by a plan of nomination that may not preclude the possibility of the majority of the electors nominating candidates for the majority of the seats on the commission from persons residing in the district or districts where the majority of the electors reside; or   (4) elected by any combination of districts, in which candidates must reside and which are apportioned by population, and at large.   History: En. 47A-3-204 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-204(6)(b).
MT Code § 7-3-314 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-314. Type of election

  7-3-314. Type of election. Local government elections shall be conducted on a:   (1) partisan basis; or   (2) nonpartisan basis.   History: En. 47A-3-204 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-204(6)(c); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 79, L. 1983.
MT Code § 7-3-315 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-315. Presiding officer of commission

  7-3-315. Presiding officer of commission. The presiding officer of the commission must be:   (1) elected by the members of the commission from their own number for a term established by ordinance;   (2) elected by the qualified electors for a term of office; or   (3) selected as provided by ordinance.   History: En. 47A-3-204 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-204(6)(d); amd. Sec. 304, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-316 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-316. Terms of commission members

  7-3-316. Terms of commission members. Commission members shall be elected for:   (1) concurrent terms of office; or   (2) overlapping terms of office.   History: En. 47A-3-204 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-204(6)(e).
MT Code § 7-3-317 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-317. Size of commission and community councils

  7-3-317. Size of commission and community councils. The size of the commission, which shall be a number not less than three, shall be established when the form is adopted by the voters, and:   (1) community councils of at least three members shall be elected within each district to advise the commissioner from that district. Local governments conducting elections at large shall district according to population for the purpose of electing community councils; or   (2) community councils to advise commissioners may be authorized by ordinance.   History: En. 47A-3-204 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-204(6)(f).
MT Code § 7-3-318 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 3. Commission-Manager Government|7-3-318. Terms of elected officials

  7-3-318. Terms of elected officials. The term of office of elected officials may not exceed 4 years and shall be established when the form is adopted by the voters.   History: En. 47A-3-204 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-204(6)(g).
MT Code § 7-3-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-401. Commission form

  7-3-401. Commission form. The commission form consists of an elected commission (which may also be called the council) and other elected officers as provided in this part. All legislative, executive, and administrative powers and duties of the local government not specifically reserved by law or ordinance to other elected officers shall reside in the commission. The commission shall appoint the heads of departments and other employees, except for those appointed by other elected officials. Cities and towns which adopt this form may distribute by ordinance the executive and administrative powers and duties into departments headed by individual commissioners.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(1).
MT Code § 7-3-402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-402. Nature of government

  7-3-402. Nature of government. Local governments that adopt this form shall have general government powers.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(4).
MT Code § 7-3-403 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-403. Role of presiding officer of commission

  7-3-403. Role of presiding officer of commission. The presiding officer of the commission may be referred to as the mayor. All members of boards and committees must be appointed by the presiding officer with the consent of the commission. The presiding officer must be recognized as the head of the local government unit and may vote as other members of the commission.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(part); amd. Sec. 305, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-404 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-404. through 7-3-410 reserved

  7-3-404 through 7-3-410 reserved.
MT Code § 7-3-411 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-411. General structural suboptions

  7-3-411. General structural suboptions. The plan of government submitted to the qualified electors shall further define the structural characteristics of the form by including one item from each of the choices listed in 7-3-412 through 7-3-418.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(part).
MT Code § 7-3-412 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-412. Selection of commission members

  7-3-412. Selection of commission members. The commission shall be:   (1) elected at large;   (2) elected by districts in which candidates must reside and which are apportioned by population;   (3) elected at large and nominated by a plan of nomination that may not preclude the possibility of the majority of the electors nominating candidates for the majority of the seats on the commission from persons residing in the district or districts where the majority of the electors reside; or   (4) elected by any combination of districts, in which candidates must reside and which are apportioned by population, and at large.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(2)(a).
MT Code § 7-3-413 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-413. Type of election

  7-3-413. Type of election. Local government elections shall be conducted on a:   (1) partisan basis; or   (2) nonpartisan basis.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(2)(b); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 79, L. 1983.
MT Code § 7-3-414 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-414. Presiding officer of commission

  7-3-414. Presiding officer of commission. The presiding officer of the commission must be:   (1) elected by the members of the commission from their own number for a term established by ordinance;   (2) selected as provided by ordinance; or   (3) elected directly by the voters for a term established by ordinance.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(part); amd. Sec. 306, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-415 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-415. Administrative assistants

  7-3-415. Administrative assistants. The commission:   (1) shall appoint one or more administrative assistants to assist them in the supervision and operation of the local government; or   (2) may appoint one or more administrative assistants to assist them in the supervision and operation of the local government.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(2)(d).
MT Code § 7-3-416 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-416. Terms of commission members

  7-3-416. Terms of commission members. Commission members shall be elected for:   (1) concurrent terms of office; or   (2) overlapping terms of office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(2)(e).
MT Code § 7-3-417 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-417. Size of commission and community councils

  7-3-417. Size of commission and community councils. The size of the commission, which shall be a number not less than three, shall be established when the form is adopted by the voters, and:   (1) community councils of at least three members shall be elected within each district to advise the commissioner from that district. Local governments conducting elections at large shall district according to population for the purpose of electing community councils; or   (2) community councils to advise commissioners may be authorized by ordinance.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(2)(f).
MT Code § 7-3-418 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-418. Terms of elected officials

  7-3-418. Terms of elected officials. The term of office of elected officials may not exceed 4 years, except the term of office for commissioners in counties adopting the form authorized by Article XI, section 3(2), of the Montana constitution may not exceed 6 years. Terms of office shall be established when the form is adopted by the voters.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(2)(g).
MT Code § 7-3-419 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-419. through 7-3-430 reserved

  7-3-419 through 7-3-430 reserved.
MT Code § 7-3-431 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-431. Additional structural suboptions for county and consolidated governments

  7-3-431. Additional structural suboptions for county and consolidated governments. In county and consolidated local governments, the plan of government submitted to the qualified electors shall further define the structural characteristics of the form by including one item from each of the choices listed in 7-3-432 through 7-3-442. The officers shall have the powers and duties established by ordinance. After the establishment of any office, the commission may consolidate, as provided by law, two or more of the offices.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(part).
MT Code § 7-3-432 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-432. Legal officer

  7-3-432. Legal officer. A legal officer, who may be called the county attorney:   (1) may be elected;   (2) may be appointed by the local government commission;   (3) may be appointed by the presiding officer of the local government commission;   (4) may be selected as provided by ordinance;   (5) may at the discretion of the commission be selected as provided by ordinance; or   (6) may not be included in this form as a separate office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(3)(a); amd. Sec. 307, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-433 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-433. Law enforcement officer

  7-3-433. Law enforcement officer. A law enforcement officer, who may be called the sheriff:   (1) may be elected;   (2) may be appointed by the local government commission;   (3) may be appointed by the presiding officer of the local government commission;   (4) may be selected as provided by ordinance;   (5) may at the discretion of the commission be selected as provided by ordinance; or   (6) may not be included in this form as a separate office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(3)(b); amd. Sec. 308, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-434 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-434. Clerk and recorder

  7-3-434. Clerk and recorder. A clerk and recorder:   (1) may be elected;   (2) may be appointed by the local government commission;   (3) may be appointed by the presiding officer of the local government commission;   (4) may be selected as provided by ordinance;   (5) may at the discretion of the commission be selected as provided by ordinance; or   (6) may not be included in this form as a separate office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(3)(c); amd. Sec. 309, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-435 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-435. Clerk of district court

  7-3-435. Clerk of district court. A clerk of district court:   (1) may be elected;   (2) may be appointed by the local government commission;   (3) may be appointed by the presiding officer of the local government commission;   (4) may be selected as provided by ordinance;   (5) may at the discretion of the commission be selected as provided by ordinance; or   (6) may not be included in this form as a separate office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(3)(d); amd. Sec. 310, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-436 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-436. Treasurer

  7-3-436. Treasurer. A treasurer:   (1) may be elected;   (2) may be appointed by the local government commission;   (3) may be appointed by the presiding officer of the local government commission;   (4) may be selected as provided by ordinance;   (5) may at the discretion of the commission be selected as provided by ordinance; or   (6) may not be included in this form as a separate office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(3)(e); amd. Sec. 311, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-437 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-437. Surveyor

  7-3-437. Surveyor. A surveyor:   (1) may be elected;   (2) may be appointed by the local government commission;   (3) may be appointed by the presiding officer of the local government commission;   (4) may be selected as provided by ordinance;   (5) may at the discretion of the commission be selected as provided by ordinance; or   (6) may not be included in this form as a separate office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(3)(f); amd. Sec. 312, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-438 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-438. Superintendent of schools

  7-3-438. Superintendent of schools. A superintendent of schools:   (1) may be elected;   (2) may be appointed by the local government commission;   (3) may be appointed by the presiding officer of the local government commission;   (4) may be selected as provided by ordinance;   (5) may at the discretion of the commission be selected as provided by ordinance; or   (6) may not be included in this form as a separate office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(3)(g); amd. Sec. 313, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-439 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-439. Assessor

  7-3-439. Assessor. An assessor:   (1) may be elected;   (2) may be appointed by the local government commission;   (3) may be appointed by the presiding officer of the local government commission;   (4) may be selected as provided by ordinance;   (5) may at the discretion of the commission be selected as provided by ordinance; or   (6) may not be included in this form as a separate office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(3)(h); amd. Sec. 314, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-440 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-440. Coroner

  7-3-440. Coroner. A coroner:   (1) may be elected;   (2) may be appointed by the local government commission;   (3) may be appointed by the presiding officer of the local government commission;   (4) may be selected as provided by ordinance;   (5) may at the discretion of the commission be selected as provided by ordinance; or   (6) may not be included in this form as a separate office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(3)(i); amd. Sec. 315, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-3-441 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government|Part 4. Commission Government|7-3-441. Public administrator

  7-3-441. Public administrator. A public administrator:   (1) may be elected;   (2) may be appointed by the local government commission;   (3) may be appointed by the presiding officer of the local government commission;   (4) may be selected as provided by ordinance;   (5) may at the discretion of the commission be selected as provided by ordinance; or   (6) may not be included in this form as a separate office.   History: En. 47A-3-205 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-205(3)(j); amd. Sec. 316, Ch. 61, L. 2007.