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Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-13-2234. Term of office

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The term of office of a director begins on the first Monday of the month following the date of the director's election or appointment. A director, elected or appointed, shall hold office until the term of office of the director's successor begins.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), the term of office of a director must be 4 years.

(3)(a) In districts requiring the election of five directors, three of the initial directors shall serve for a term of 2 years and two of the initial directors shall serve for a term of 4 years.

(b) In districts requiring the election of three directors, one initial director shall serve for a term of 2 years and two initial directors shall serve for a term of 4 years.

(c) At the first meeting following an initial election or appointment of directors, the directors shall determine by lot who shall serve a 2-year term.

(4) Directors to be first appointed under the provisions of part 23 and this part must be appointed within 90 days after the formation of the district.

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