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Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-4-4301. Qualifications for mayor

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

(1) A person is not eligible for the office of mayor unless the person:

(a) is at least 21 years old;

(b) has been a resident of the state for at least 3 years; and

(c) has been a resident for at least 2 years preceding the election to office of the city or town or an area that has been annexed by the city or town.

(2) The office of mayor of a city or town is considered vacant if the individual elected as mayor ceases to be a resident of the city or town.

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