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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The public officers of this state are classified as follows:
(a) legislative;
(b) executive;
(c) judicial;
(d) ministerial officers and officers of the courts.
(2) This classification is not to be construed as defining the legal powers of either class.
(3) Executive officers are either:
(a) civil; or
(b) military.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 2. Government Structure and Administration § 2-16-101. Classification of public officers - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-2-government-structure-and-administration/mt-st-2-16-101/
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