Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-10-110. Governing body of regional resource authority--initial appointment--subsequent election

(1) The initial members of the local governing body must be appointed by the county commissioners in the county pursuant to 7-10-104, based on the recommendations of the petitioners.

(2) The commissioners shall appoint members of the governing body to staggered 2-year and 4-year terms.

(3) The appointments under subsection (1) must be made within 30 days after the adoption of the resolution for creation provided for in 7-10-105.

(4) Prior to the expiration of the initial appointments, the governing body shall divide itself into districts from which subsequent board members are elected to succeeding terms.

(5) The election of board members must be conducted in accordance with Title 13, chapter 1, part 5.