19-1-811. Referendum by school district. On approval by the board of trustees, a school district of the state may conduct and supervise a referendum or may request that the department conduct and supervise a referendum. The referendum must be conducted pursuant to section 218 of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 418, among the members of the staff and teachers of the school or schools under the jurisdiction of the board of trustees. If the majority of votes cast in the referendum indicate that the staff and teachers approve social security coverage, then the board of trustees shall certify to the department that the conditions for social security coverage, required by section 218 of the Social Security Act, have been complied with.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 271, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 391, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 64, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 59-1109; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 250, L. 2015.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 19. Public Retirement Systems
Part 8. Participation of Teachers
19-1-802. No effect on rights under other laws
19-1-803. through 19-1-810 reserved
19-1-811. Referendum by school district
19-1-812. Eligibility of staff and teachers
19-1-813. Collection of contributions
19-1-815. Merger of reporting entities
19-1-816. through 19-1-820 reserved
19-1-821. Retirement system to be considered separate for each institution
19-1-822. Referendum -- institution of higher education
19-1-823. Certification by governor
19-1-824. Federal-state agreement