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
Chapter 37. Control of Campaign Practices
Part 1. Commissioner of Political Practices
13-37-102. Creation of office -- nomination -- appointment -- removal
13-37-105. Impeachment and prosecution of commissioner
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
13-37-115. Orders of noncompliance
13-37-117. Commissioner to provide forms, manuals, and election laws
13-37-118. Information voluntarily supplied
13-37-119. Availability of information
13-37-121. 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