Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-3-4303. Laws governing municipality

(1) All laws governing municipalities of like population and not inconsistent with the provisions of this part and part 44 shall apply to and govern municipalities organized under this part and part 44. All bylaws, ordinances, and resolutions lawfully passed and in force in any such municipality under its organization, not in conflict herewith, shall remain in force until altered or repealed by the commission under the provisions of this part and part 44.

(2) The powers which are conferred and the duties which are imposed upon any officer, board, or commission or department of the municipality under the laws of the state shall, if such officer, board, commission, or department is abolished by this part and part 44, be thereafter exercised and discharged by the officer, board, commission, or department upon whom are imposed corresponding functions, duties, and powers under the provisions of this part and part 44.