Montana Code Annotated
Part 1. Commissioner of Political Practices
13-37-107. Commissioner of political practices -- qualifications

13-37-107. Commissioner of political practices -- qualifications. The individual appointed to serve as commissioner:
(1) must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Montana as provided in 13-1-112;
(2) on the date of appointment, must be registered to vote in Montana;
(3) in the 2 years immediately preceding the date of the appointment, may not have:
(a) served as a fundraiser for a candidate for public office;
(b) served as an officer in a political party or for a political committee; or
(c) participated in the management or conduct of a campaign by a candidate for public office;
(4) must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
(a) a confirmable track record of highly ethical professional behavior;
(b) the demonstrable ability to be firm, fair, and unbiased in carrying out professional responsibilities;
(c) the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
(d) the ability to interpret statutes, legal opinions, and regulations;
(e) the ability to supervise, organize, and motivate employees; and
(f) knowledge of the standards of evidence and due process rights that are applicable to judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 479, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 71, L. 2015.

Structure Montana Code Annotated

Montana Code Annotated

Title 13. Elections

Chapter 37. Control of Campaign Practices

Part 1. Commissioner of Political Practices

13-37-101. Definitions

13-37-102. Creation of office -- nomination -- appointment -- removal

13-37-103. Term of office

13-37-104. Vacancy

13-37-105. Impeachment and prosecution of commissioner

13-37-106. Salary

13-37-107. Commissioner of political practices -- qualifications

13-37-108. Commissioner of political practices -- restrictions

13-37-109. and 13-37-110 reserved

13-37-111. Investigative powers and duties -- recusal

13-37-112. Personnel and budget

13-37-113. Hiring of attorneys -- prosecutions

13-37-114. Rules

13-37-115. Orders of noncompliance

13-37-116. Exercise of powers

13-37-117. Commissioner to provide forms, manuals, and election laws

13-37-118. Information voluntarily supplied

13-37-119. Availability of information

13-37-120. Reports

13-37-121. Inspection of statements and reports -- issuance of orders of noncompliance

13-37-122. Judicial review of orders of noncompliance

13-37-123. Examination of reports after election

13-37-124. Consultation and cooperation with county attorney

13-37-125. Powers of county attorney to investigate

13-37-126. Names not to appear on ballot

13-37-127. Withholding of certificates of nomination or election

13-37-128. Cause of action created

13-37-129. Liability and disposition of fines

13-37-130. Limitation of action

13-37-131. Misrepresentation of voting record

13-37-132. Campaign finance complaint response