2-15-103. Policymaking authority and administrative powers of governor. In accordance with Article VI, section 4, of the Montana constitution, the governor is the chief executive officer of the state. Subject to the constitution and law of this state, the governor shall formulate and administer the policies of the executive branch of state government. In the execution of these policies, the governor has full powers of supervision, approval, direction, and appointment over all departments and their units, other than the office of the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, auditor, and superintendent of public instruction, except as otherwise provided by law. Whenever a conflict arises as to the administration of the policies of the executive branch of state government, except for conflicts arising in the office of the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, auditor, and superintendent of public instruction, the governor shall resolve the conflict, and the decision of the governor is final.
History: En. 82A-105 by Sec. 1, Ch. 272, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 358, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 82A-105.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 2. Government Structure and Administration
Chapter 15. Executive Branch Officers and Agencies
2-15-101. Declaration of policy and purpose
2-15-103. Policymaking authority and administrative powers of governor
2-15-104. Structure of executive branch
2-15-106. and 2-15-107 reserved
2-15-108. Gender and racial balance -- report to legislature
2-15-109. and 2-15-110 reserved
2-15-111. Appointment and qualifications of department heads
2-15-112. Duties and powers of department heads
2-15-113. Prior right of department head to agencies and records
2-15-114. Security responsibilities of departments for data
2-15-115. Notice of estimated turnaround time on application for permit or license
2-15-116. through 2-15-120 reserved
2-15-121. Allocation for administrative purposes only
2-15-122. Creation of advisory councils
2-15-123. Administratively created agencies -- prohibition
2-15-124. Quasi-judicial boards
2-15-125. Future agencies and functions
2-15-130. Compliance with Military Selective Service Act required for employment -- rulemaking
2-15-131. Rights of state personnel
2-15-135. Rights and duties under existing transactions
2-15-138. through 2-15-140 reserved
2-15-142. Guiding principles and documentation
2-15-143. Training and consultation
2-15-144. through 2-15-148 reserved