Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-3-1301. Department of finance

(1) The director of finance has charge of the administration of the financial affairs of the municipality, including the keeping and supervision of all accounts; the custody and disbursement of municipal funds and money; the making of special assessments; the issuance of licenses; the collection of license fees; the control over expenditures; the purchase, storage, and distribution of supplies needed by the municipality; and other duties as the commission may by ordinance require.

(2) The director of finance has all powers and shall perform all duties imposed upon county clerk and recorders and auditors by general law.

(3) All of the provisions of the general laws of the state with respect to budgets for cities and counties apply to the municipality.