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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2130. Records to be signed

7-5-2130. Records to be signed.
The records must be signed by the presiding officer and the clerk.
History: En. Sec. 4217, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2888, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4459, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4029; re-en. Sec. 4459, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 16-907(part); amd. Sec. 464, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2131. Records to be available to public

7-5-2131. Records to be available to public.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the books, records, and accounts must be kept at the office of the clerk and must be open for public inspection free of charge.
(2) Electronic records accessible from the office of the clerk may be stored at a separate location as long as those records are available for public inspection free of charge.
History: En. Sec. 4216, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 2887, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4458, R.C.M 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4035; re-en. Sec. 4458, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M 1947, 16-906(part); amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 420, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 41, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2132. Destruction of county records

7-5-2132. Destruction of county records.
Upon the order of the board of county commissioners and with the written approval of the local government records destruction subcommittee provided for in 2-6-1202, a county officer may destroy records that have met the retention period, as contained in the local government records retention and disposition schedules, and that are no longer needed by the office.
History: (1)En. Sec. 2, Ch. 92, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 455.2, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 166, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 79, Ch. 348, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 213, L. 1975; Sec. 59-514, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 4, Ch. 92, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 455.4, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 189, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 90, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 95, L. 1967; Sec. 59-516, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 59-514(1), 59-516(part); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 287, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 430, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 420, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 348, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2133. Convenience fee for electronic county government services

7-5-2133. Convenience fee for electronic county government services.
(1) Except as provided in 7-5-2131(2), the county may charge a convenience fee and may allow county departments to collect the convenience fee on selected electronic government services in order to provide funding for the support and furtherance of electronic government services.
(2) As used in this section, "convenience fee" means a fee charged to recover the costs of providing electronic government services.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 264, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 41, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2141. Membership in associations of counties

7-5-2141. Membership in associations of counties.
The boards of county commissioners of the several counties of Montana are hereby authorized and empowered to:
(1) take out county membership in and cooperate with associations and organizations of other counties or county officials of this state and of other states for the furtherance of good government and the protection of county interests; and
(2) pay for such membership in such associations or organizations with county funds.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 104, L. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1034.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2142. Membership in associations of clerk and recorders

7-5-2142. Membership in associations of clerk and recorders.
(1) The county clerk and recorders of the counties of Montana may take out county membership in and cooperate with associations and organizations of county clerk and recorders of this state and of other states for the furtherance of good government and the protection of county interests.
(2) All county clerk and recorders of the state are allowed actual transportation expenses and per diem for attendance at any general meeting of the Montana association of county clerk and recorders held within the state, and the proportionate expenses and charges against each county as a member of the association must be paid by the county.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 1, Ch. 84, L. 1963; Sec. 16-2926, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 1, Ch. 241, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 443, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 124, L. 1923; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 48, L. 1927; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 86, L. 1931; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 130, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 443, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 119, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 58, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 80, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 85, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 79, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 66, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 174, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 182, L. 1973; Sec. 25-508, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-2926, 25-508(4); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 215, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2143. Membership in associations of clerks of district courts

7-5-2143. Membership in associations of clerks of district courts.
(1) The county clerks of the district courts of the counties of Montana may take out county membership in and cooperate with associations and organizations of county clerks of the district courts of this state and of other states for the furtherance of good government and the protection of county interests.
(2) All county clerks of the district courts of the state are allowed actual transportation expenses and per diem for attendance at any general meeting of the Montana association of clerks of court held within the state, and the proportionate expenses and charges against each county as a member of the association must be paid by the county.
History: Ap. p. Sec. 1, Ch. 64, L. 1967; Sec. 16-3006, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 1, Ch. 241, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 443, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 124, L. 1923; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 48, L. 1927; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 86, L. 1931; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 130, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 443, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 119, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 58, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 80, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 85, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 79, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 66, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 174, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 182, L. 1973; Sec. 25-508, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-3006, 25-508(5); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 215, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2144. Membership in associations of county treasurers

7-5-2144. Membership in associations of county treasurers.
(1) County treasurers may take out county membership in and cooperate with associations and organizations of county treasurers of this state for the furtherance of good government and the protection of county interests.
(2) All county treasurers of the state are allowed actual transportation expenses and per diem for attendance at any general meeting of the Montana association of county treasurers held within the state, and the proportionate expenses and charges against each county as a member of the association must be paid by the county.
History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 114, L. 1973; Sec. 16-2627, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 241, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 443, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 124, L. 1923; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 48, L. 1927; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 86, L. 1931; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 130, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 443, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 119, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 58, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 80, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 85, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 79, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 66, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 174, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 182, L. 1973; Sec. 25-508, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-2627, 25-508(6); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 216, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 215, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2145. Attendance at meetings and conventions by county officers and employees

7-5-2145. Attendance at meetings and conventions by county officers and employees.
(1) Unless otherwise provided by law, a county officer or employee may not receive payment from any public funds for traveling expenses or other expenses of any sort for attendance at any convention, meeting, or other gathering of public officers except for attendance at a convention, meeting, or other gathering as the officer or employee may by virtue of the office find it necessary to attend.
(2) Any member of the board of county commissioners is allowed actual transportation expenses and per diem for attendance at any general meeting of county commissioners or assessors held within the state, and the proportionate expenses and charges against each county as a member of the association must also be paid.
(3) County attorneys, sheriffs, assessors, and justices of the peace may attend their respective meetings or conventions held within the state and are allowed actual traveling expenses for attending the meeting or convention of their peers.
(4) Any county officer paid on a per-day basis for performance of official duties is allowed the per-day rate of pay for attendance at any convention, meeting, or other gathering of public officers that the officer may by virtue of the office find it necessary to attend.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 241, L. 1921; re-en. Sec. 443, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 124, L. 1923; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 48, L. 1927; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 86, L. 1931; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 130, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 443, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 119, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 58, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 80, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 85, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 79, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 66, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 174, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 182, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 25-508(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 311, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 384, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 367, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 215, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2146. Membership in associations of county school superintendents -- payment of expenses

7-5-2146. Membership in associations of county school superintendents -- payment of expenses.
(1) The county superintendents of schools of the counties of Montana may obtain county membership in and cooperate with associations and organizations of county school superintendents of the state and of other states for the benefit of good government and the protection of county interests.
(2) County school superintendents of the counties of the state are entitled to expenses as provided for state officials in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503 for attendance at any general meeting of the Montana association of county school superintendents held within the state, and the proportionate expenses and charges against each county as a member of such an association must be paid by the county.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 46, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 21. Conduct of County Government › 7-5-2150. Compensated absence liability fund

7-5-2150. Compensated absence liability fund.
(1) A board of county commissioners may establish a compensated absence liability fund for the purpose of paying for any accumulated amount of:
(a) sick leave that a county employee is entitled to upon termination of employment with the county in accordance with the provisions of 2-18-618; and
(b) vacation leave that an employee is entitled to upon termination of employment with the county.
(2) The compensated absence liability fund may be used only for the purpose provided in this section.
(3) The compensated absence liability fund may receive money from any source, including funds that have been allocated in any year but have not been expended or encumbered by the end of the fiscal year.
(4) The maximum amount in the fund may not exceed the amount necessary to pay for accumulated sick leave and accumulated vacation leave of county employees on June 30 of the prior fiscal year.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 69, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2201. Repealed

7-5-2201. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 309, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 64, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 37-303(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2202. Repealed

7-5-2202. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 309, L. 1993.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 64, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 37-303(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2211. Repealed

7-5-2211. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 64, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 389, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 37-301(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2212. Repealed

7-5-2212. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 64, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 389, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 37-301(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2213. Repealed

7-5-2213. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 64, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 389, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 37-301(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2214. Repealed

7-5-2214. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 64, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 389, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 37-301(3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2215. Repealed

7-5-2215. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Secs. 4, 10, Ch. 64, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 37-304, 37-310.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2216. Repealed

7-5-2216. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 64, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 37-311.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2217. Repealed

7-5-2217. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Secs. 2, 5, 6, Ch. 64, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 37-302, 37-305, 37-306.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2218. Repealed

7-5-2218. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 64, L. 1973; R.C.M 1947, 37-307.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2219. Repealed

7-5-2219. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 64, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 37-308(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2220. Repealed

7-5-2220. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 64, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 37-309.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2221. Repealed

7-5-2221. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 64, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 37-308(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 22. County Resolutions (Repealed) › 7-5-2222. Repealed

7-5-2222. Repealed.
Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 64, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 37-308(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2301. Competitive, advertised bidding required for certain large purchases or construction contracts

7-5-2301. Competitive, advertised bidding required for certain large purchases or construction contracts.
(1) Except as provided in 7-5-2304 and Title 18, chapter 2, part 5, a contract for the purchase of any vehicle, road machinery or other machinery, apparatus, appliances, equipment, or materials or supplies or for construction, repair, or maintenance in excess of $80,000 may not be entered into by a county governing body without first publishing a notice calling for bids.
(2) The notice must be published as provided in 7-1-2121.
(3) Subject to 7-5-2309 and except as provided in Title 18, chapter 2, part 5, every contract subject to bidding must be let to the lowest responsible bidder.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 8, L. 1933; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 87, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 4605.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 128, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 25, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 331, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 127, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1803(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 134, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 349, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 98, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 203, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 252, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 523, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 574, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 110, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2302. Repealed

7-5-2302. Repealed.
Sec. 4, Ch. 239, L. 1999.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 8, L. 1933; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 87, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 4605.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 128, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 25, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 331, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 127, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1803(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 134, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 98, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2303. Use of public auction to make purchase

7-5-2303. Use of public auction to make purchase.
(1) In lieu of soliciting bids, the governing body may purchase at public auction any vehicle, road machinery or other machinery, apparatus, appliances, equipment, or materials or supplies for an amount less than $150,000.
(2) Compliance with the provisions of this section is considered as meeting the requirements of 7-5-2301.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 8, L. 1933; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 87, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 4605.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 128, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 25, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 331, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 127, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1803(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 134, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 98, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 136, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2304. Exemptions from competitive bidding requirements

7-5-2304. Exemptions from competitive bidding requirements.
The provisions of 7-5-2301 do not apply to contracts for:
(1) public printing entered into in accordance with the provisions of Title 18, chapter 7, part 4;
(2) purchases that, in the opinion of the governing body, are made necessary by fire, flood, explosion, storm, earthquake, other elements, epidemic, or riot or insurrection; for the immediate preservation of order or the public health; for the restoration of a condition of usefulness that has been destroyed by accident, wear, tear, or mischief; or for the relief of a stricken community overtaken by calamity; and
(3) a cooperative purchasing agreement allowed in 7-5-2310.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 8, L. 1933; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 87, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 4605.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 128, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 25, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 331, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 127, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1803(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 239, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 271, L. 2021.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2305. Prohibition on division of contracts to circumvent bidding requirements

7-5-2305. Prohibition on division of contracts to circumvent bidding requirements.
Whenever any law of this state provides a limitation upon the amount of money that a county can expend upon any public work or construction project without letting such public work or construction project to contract under competitive bidding procedures, a county shall not circumvent such provision by dividing a public work or construction project or quantum of work to be performed thereunder, which by its nature or character is integral to such public work or construction project or serves to accomplish one of the basic purposes or functions thereof, into several contracts or separate work orders or by any similar device.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 153, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1803.1.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2306. Use of installment purchase contracts

7-5-2306. Use of installment purchase contracts.
When the amount to be paid as the purchase price for any vehicle or road machinery of any kind, for any other machinery, apparatus, appliance, or equipment, or for any materials or supplies of any kind exceeds $4,000, the county governing body may provide for the payment of the purchase price in installments extending over a period of not more than 10 years, provided that at the time of entering into the agreement for the purchase, there is an unexpended balance of appropriation in the budget for the then-current fiscal year available and sufficient to meet and take care of the portion of the purchase price as is payable during the then-current fiscal year and the budget for each following year in which any portion of the purchase price is to be paid contains an appropriation for the purpose of paying the purchase price.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 8, L. 1933; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 87, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 4605.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 128, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 25, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 331, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 127, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1803(2); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 233, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2307. Treatment of rental-purchase contracts

7-5-2307. Treatment of rental-purchase contracts.
Every contract entered into for the rental of machinery, equipment, apparatus, appliances, materials, or supplies of any kind which shall provide for payment of rental by the county and that, after a certain fixed amount has been paid as rental, the property shall become the property of the county or any other similar provisions or conditions shall be deemed and construed to be a contract for sale of such property, and all of the provisions of this part shall apply thereto and govern and control the same.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 8, L. 1933; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 87, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 4605.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 128, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 25, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 331, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 127, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1803(3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2308. Department of administration as purchasing agent

7-5-2308. Department of administration as purchasing agent.
The department of administration may serve as a purchasing agent for the county governing body by mutual consent of both parties.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 8, L. 1933; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 87, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 4605.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 42, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 128, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 25, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 331, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 127, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 55, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1803(5).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2309. Optional bidding preference for county resident

7-5-2309. Optional bidding preference for county resident.
(1) If there are no out-of-state bidders for a contract subject to competitive bid under this part, the contract may be awarded to the lowest and best responsible bidder that is a county resident and that makes a bid that is no more than $500 or 3% higher, whichever is less, than the bid of the lowest responsible bidder that is not a county resident.
(2) If there is one or more out-of-state bidders for a contract for construction, repair, or maintenance of a building, road, or bridge that is in excess of $80,000 and that is subject to competitive bid under this part, the state resident bid preference provided in 18-1-102(1)(a) applies.
(3) For the purposes of this section, "county resident" means a person, corporation, business, or other entity whose principal business location is within the county.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 252, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 181, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 372, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2310. Power to enter and execute cooperative purchasing agreements

7-5-2310. Power to enter and execute cooperative purchasing agreements.
(1) A county may enter into an agreement for cooperative purchasing as defined in 18-4-401 with:
(a) the state;
(b) a political subdivision of the state or any other state; and
(c) any other government entity as defined in 2-11-103.
(2) Goods or services procured by participation in a cooperative purchasing agreement or program allowed in this section are considered to have been acquired in accordance with this part.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 271, L. 2021.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 23. County Contracts › 7-5-2315. Energy performance contracts exempt

7-5-2315. Energy performance contracts exempt.
This part does not apply to solicitation and award of an investment grade energy audit or energy performance contract pursuant to Title 90, chapter 4, part 11, or to the construction or installation of conservation measures pursuant to the energy performance contract.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 162, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 25. Vacation of Plats › 7-5-2501. Vacation of plats in abandoned townsites

7-5-2501. Vacation of plats in abandoned townsites.
(1) When there is filed in the office of the county clerk of any county of this state a plat of any village or townsite or a plat of any vineyard tracts, acreage tracts, suburban tracts, or community tracts and it is desired by the owners of the land to vacate the plat, the county commissioners of the county in which such plat is filed shall, upon petition of the owners of the land described in the plat and upon such conditions as may be reasonable, cancel the plat and shall vacate the lots, streets, alleys, parks, and boulevards, if any, described in the plat. Thereafter the designation of the property shall be by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions if the circumstances require and the same shall be assessed accordingly. If any post office, store, or other business establishment is located within the platted area, that fact shall not prevent the cancellation and vacating of the plat in accordance with the terms of this section, but in all cases where it is necessary to designate the location of any such post office, store, or other business property by metes and bounds for purposes of identification, this designation shall be made in the order to be entered by the board of county commissioners.
(2) Petitions under the terms of this section shall be signed by all the owners of the land in the platted area, shall distinctly refer to the original plat for purposes of identification, and shall disclose that the petitioners are the owners of all the lands described in the plat and that no rights of any person have intervened since the filing of the plat which would be adversely affected by the cancellation and annulment thereof.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 6, L. 1907; Sec. 3548, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5308, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 54, L. 1929; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 117, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5308, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 70, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 27, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2803(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 311, L. 1979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 25. Vacation of Plats › 7-5-2502. Vacation of portion of village or townsite

7-5-2502. Vacation of portion of village or townsite.
(1) When only a portion of any village or townsite in any unincorporated village or town is sought to be vacated or excluded from the village or townsite and the portion is not less than three blocks in area and is situated at the limits or boundaries of the village or townsite, a verified petition may be filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of the county where the village or townsite is situated by the owner or owners of all the property sought to be vacated or excluded. The petition must be addressed to the district court of the county, setting forth the description of the portion sought to be excluded and the reason or reasons for desiring the portion to be excluded. A citation must be issued by the judge of the court before whom the matter is pending, citing all persons interested in the matter to appear before the court at a time and place specified in the citation, but at a time not less than 3 weeks from the date of the citation. The citation must be published as provided in 7-1-2121.
(2) Upon the hearing of the petition and upon conditions that may seem reasonable, the court may vacate and exclude the portion of the village or townsite as requested in the petition, including any streets, alleys, parks, or boulevards upon which a public easement or easements may not vest. The excluded property must be described by metes and bounds in the decree of the court, and the property must be assessed accordingly.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 6, L. 1907; Sec. 3548, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5308, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 54, L. 1929; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 117, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 5308, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 70, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 27, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2803(part); amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 354, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 25. Vacation of Plats › 7-5-2503. Action by city council required to validate vacation by county commissioners

7-5-2503. Action by city council required to validate vacation by county commissioners.
The action of the county commissioners prior to February 3, 1943, vacating any streets, avenues, alleys, parks, or boulevards within the corporate limits of any incorporated city or town the vacating of which at the time of the action of the county commissioners required action by any city council, shall not be effective for the purpose of vacating any such streets, avenues, alleys, parks, or boulevards unless or until the same are vacated by such city council.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 13, L. 1943; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2804(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 25. Vacation of Plats › 7-5-2504. Vacation of public sites in unincorporated places

7-5-2504. Vacation of public sites in unincorporated places.
Whenever a petition signed by freeholders owning at least two-thirds of the property fronting on any street of any unincorporated townsite in this state shall be presented to the board of county commissioners of the county in which such townsite is situated praying said board to vacate any park, boulevard, or other public place bordering on said street and the adjoining property and not used for road or highway purposes, which park, boulevard, or public place has been dedicated to public use, such board shall hear said petition, and if in its judgment it appears to be for the best interests of the public that such petition be granted, it shall, by order of the board duly entered upon its minutes, declare such park, boulevard, or public place vacated. Thereupon the land included therein shall attach to and become part of the adjoining lots of said townsite, and the title thereto shall pass with conveyance of said lots.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 60, L. 1907; Sec. 3549, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5309, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5309, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2805.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4101. General powers of municipal council

7-5-4101. General powers of municipal council.
The city or town council has power to make and pass all bylaws, ordinances, orders, and resolutions not repugnant to the constitution of the United States or of the state of Montana or to the provisions of this title, necessary for the government or management of the affairs of a city or town, for the execution of the powers vested in the body corporate, and for carrying into effect the provisions of this title.
History: En. Sec. 325, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Secs. 3, 4, and 5, p. 179, L. 1889; amd. Sec. 1, p. 113, L. 1893; amd. Sec. 4800, Pol. C. 1895; amd. Sec. 1, p. 203, L. 1897; re-en. Sec. 3259, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Subd. 1, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4408; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-901.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4102. Powers and duties of mayor related to administration and executive function

7-5-4102. Powers and duties of mayor related to administration and executive function.
(1) The mayor may:
(a) communicate to the council, at the beginning of each session and more often if considered necessary, a statement of the affairs of the city or town, with recommendations that the mayor considers proper;
(b) recommend to the council measures connected with the public health, cleanliness, and ornament of the city or town and the improvement of the government and finances that the mayor considers expedient;
(c) call special meetings of the council;
(d) cause to be presented, once in 3 months, a full statement of the financial condition of the city or town;
(e) bid for the city or town on any property sold at a tax or judicial sale whenever the city or town is an interested party;
(f) procure and have in the mayor's custody the seal of the city or town;
(g) take and administer oaths;
(h) perform other duties that may be prescribed by law or by resolution or ordinance of the council.
(2) The mayor is the presiding officer of the council and shall sign the journals of the council and all warrants on the city treasury and decide all ties by vote. The mayor has no other vote.
History: (1)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; Sec. 11-802, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 4782, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3251, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5031, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5031, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 11-803, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 11-802(part), 11-803; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 311, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 465, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4103. Council rules and discipline

7-5-4103. Council rules and discipline.
The council may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for improper conduct, and expel any member for the same by a two-thirds vote of the members elected.
History: En. Sec. 4802, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3262, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5053, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4407; re-en. Sec. 5053, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1013(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4104. Control of nuisances -- exception

7-5-4104. Control of nuisances -- exception.
(1) The city or town council has power to:
(a) define and abate nuisances and impose fines upon persons guilty of creating, continuing, or suffering a nuisance to exist on the premises that they occupy or control;
(b) regulate and prohibit the wearing of hats or bonnets at theaters or public places of amusement; and
(c) enforce the penalty for violations of 7-5-4113 and post copies of 7-5-4113 in conspicuous locations in the municipality.
(2) The city or town council may not prohibit the placing of a "notice of violation" card on a motor vehicle illegally parked in an accessible parking space.
History: En. Subds. 33, 81, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Secs. 5039.32, 5039.80, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-935, 11-983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 406, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 67, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 390, L. 2021.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4105. Repealed

7-5-4105. Repealed.
Sec. 1, Ch. 26, L. 1987.
History: En. Sec. 5036, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3485, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5086, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4452; re-en. Sec. 5086, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1503.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4106. Power of condemnation

7-5-4106. Power of condemnation.
The city or town council may condemn private property for any public use listed in 70-30-102. The ordinance authorizing the taking of private property for a public use is conclusive as to the necessity of the taking and must conform to and be conducted as provided in Title 70, chapters 30 and 31, concerning eminent domain.
History: En. Subd. 75, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.74, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-977; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 125, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4107. Municipal census

7-5-4107. Municipal census.
The city or town council has power to take a census of the inhabitants of a city or town at any time.
History: En. Subd. 77, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.76, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-979.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4108. Municipal printing contract

7-5-4108. Municipal printing contract.
The city or town council has power to provide for the city or town printing. The contract for city or town printing must be let annually to the lowest bidder.
History: En. Subd. 78, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.77, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-980.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4109. Control of conflict of interest

7-5-4109. Control of conflict of interest.
(1) The mayor, any member of the council, any city or town officer, or any relative or employee of an enumerated officer may not be directly or indirectly interested in the profits of any contract entered into by the council while the officer is or was in office.
(2) The governing body of a city or town may waive the application of the prohibition contained in subsection (1) for a city or town officer or employee, or to the relative of an officer or employee, if in an official capacity the officer or employee does not influence the decisionmaking process or supervise a function regarding the contract in question. A governing body may grant a waiver under this subsection only after publicly disclosing the nature of the conflict at an advertised public hearing held for that purpose. In determining whether to grant a waiver, the governing body shall consider the following factors, where applicable:
(a) whether the waiver would provide to a program or project a significant benefit or an essential skill or expertise that would otherwise not be available;
(b) whether an opportunity was provided for open competitive bidding or negotiation;
(c) whether the person affected is a member of a clearly identified group of persons that is the intended beneficiary of the program or project involved in the contract; and
(d) whether the hardship imposed on the affected person or the governmental entity by prohibiting the conflict will outweigh the public interest served by avoiding the conflict.
History: En. Sec. 345, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Sec. 4806, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3277, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5069, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5069, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1201; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 322, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4110. Compensation and duties of city employees

7-5-4110. Compensation and duties of city employees.
The city or town council has power to fix the compensation and to prescribe the duties of all employees of the city or town, subject to the limitations mentioned in this code.
History: En. Subd. 47, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.46, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-949(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4111. City work week

7-5-4111. City work week.
All full-time salaried city employees shall work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
History: En. Sec. 1134, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 436, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 453, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pol C. Sec. 1030; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 5, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 453, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 22, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 253, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 2, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 33, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 59-510(2)(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4112. Reports from municipal officers

7-5-4112. Reports from municipal officers.
The city or town council may require from an officer at any time a report in detail of the transactions in that office or any matter connected with that office.
History: En. Subd. 60, Sec. 5039, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1925; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5039.59, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-962; amd. Sec. 466, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4113. Littering with lighted matches, cigarettes, and other burning material and dumping ashtray prohibited -- penalty -- posting

7-5-4113. Littering with lighted matches, cigarettes, and other burning material and dumping ashtray prohibited -- penalty -- posting.
(1) A person may not throw away lighted matches, tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, or other lighted material on a forest road, private road, city street, county road, public highway, or railroad right-of-way, except lighted materials used as safety signaling devices, in this state.
(2) A person may not empty an ashtray containing matches, ashes, cigarette or cigar refuse, or other related material on a forest road, private road, city street, county road, public highway, or railroad right-of-way in this state.
(3) A person convicted of violating subsection (1) or (2) shall be fined a minimum of $100.
(4) Municipalities, the forest service, county governments, property owners, public transit operators, federal highway administrators, and any other appropriate entity may, at their discretion, post copies of this section in conspicuous locations.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 67, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4121. Conduct of council business

7-5-4121. Conduct of council business.
(1) A majority of the members of the council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a less number may meet and adjourn to any time stated and may compel the attendance of absent members, under such rules and penalties as the council may prescribe.
(2) The ayes and noes must be called and recorded on the final passage of any ordinance, bylaw, or resolution or the making of any contract. The voting on the election or appointment of any officer must be viva voce. A majority of the whole number of the members elected is requisite to appoint or elect an officer, and such vote must be recorded.
History: (1)En. Sec. 4801, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3261, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5052, R.C.M. 1921, Cal. Pol. C. Sec. 4406; re-en. Sec. 5052, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 11-1012, R.C.M 1947; (2)En. Secs. 333-337-347, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; amd. Secs. 2 and 6, pp. 122, 126, L. 1893; amd. Sec. 4803, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3263, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5054, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5054, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 11-1014, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1012, 11-1014.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 7. Local Government › Chapter 5. General Operation and Conduct of Business › Part 41. Conduct of Municipal Government › 7-5-4122. Special meetings of council

7-5-4122. Special meetings of council.
When a special meeting of the council is called under 7-5-4102(1)(c), the mayor must state by message the object of the meeting, and the business of the meeting must be restricted to the object stated.
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).