13-1-108. Notice of political subdivision elections. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an election administrator conducting a political subdivision election shall give notice of the election at least three times no earlier than 40 days and no later than 10 days before the election. The notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction where the election will be held or by broadcasting the notice on radio or television as provided in 2-3-105 through 2-3-107. The notice must be given using the method the election administrator believes is best suited to reach the largest number of potential electors. The provisions of this subsection are fulfilled upon the third publication or broadcast of the notice.
(2) If the newspaper of general circulation within a political subdivision is a weekly newspaper, the notice may be published only two times and the notice requirements are fulfilled upon the second publication of the notice.
(3) With respect to an election on the creation or dissolution of a special purpose district or the alteration of a special purpose district's boundaries, the notice must include a specific description of the proposed boundaries or the proposed change to the boundaries.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 273, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 297, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 242, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 169, Ch. 49, L. 2015.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
13-1-102. Elections by secret ballot
13-1-103. Determination of winner
13-1-104. Times for holding general elections
13-1-106. Time of opening and closing of polls for all elections -- exceptions
13-1-107. Times for holding primary elections -- cost of municipal election
13-1-108. Notice of political subdivision elections
13-1-109. Election records open to public
13-1-111. Qualifications of voter
13-1-112. Rules for determining residence
13-1-114. Computation of elector's age and term of residence
13-1-115. Privilege from arrest
13-1-116. Fingerprint, mark, or agent for disabled electors -- rulemaking
13-1-117. through 13-1-120 reserved
13-1-121. Question of holding constitutional convention -- form and content