Montana Title 90. Planning, Research, and Development § 90-1-163. Commission duties

(a) may prepare a heritage and cultural tourism promotion and development plan, as provided in 90-1-164, and shall operate according to the provisions of that plan;

(b) must be operated in a manner that allows the county, consolidated government, or municipality to obtain support through grants and other funding assistance available for heritage and cultural tourism promotion and development programs and may solicit, request, and apply for funds;

(c) may own and lease property in its own name and may acquire property through bequest, purchase, lease, or other means except eminent domain;

(d) may hire and supervise staff consistent with the personnel regulations of the county, consolidated government, or municipality;

(e) may solicit, request, and apply for funds in the name of the commission; and

(f) shall identify, record, register, preserve, protect, develop, and promote heritage and cultural tourism resources.