2-15-105. Attorney general, state auditor, superintendent of public instruction, and secretary of state -- powers as department heads. The attorney general, state auditor, superintendent of public instruction, and secretary of state have, in addition to any other power vested by the Montana constitution or by law, the same powers accorded the heads of departments by this part. No duties relating to the governor or requirements for permission from or approval by the governor in this part apply to such elected officials in the exercise of such power unless a statute specifically requires the elected official to perform such duty or obtain such permission or approval.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 20, L. 1983.
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