Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-3-4411. Procedure for discharge, demotion, or suspension of employee

(1) An employee may not be discharged or reduced in rank or compensation until the employee has been presented with the reasons for discharge or reduction, specifically stated in writing, and has been given an opportunity to be heard in the employee's own defense. The reason for discharge or reduction and any reply in writing to the reason by the employee must be filed with the board.

(2) Any employee of any department in the municipality in the classified service who is suspended, reduced in rank, or dismissed from a department by the director of that department or the city manager may appeal from the decision to the civil service board. The board shall define the manner, time, and place in which an appeal is heard. The judgment of the board is final.