2-4-304. Informal conferences and committees. (1) An agency may use informal conferences and consultations as a means of obtaining the viewpoints and advice of interested persons with respect to contemplated rulemaking.
(2) An agency may also appoint committees of experts or interested persons or representatives of the general public to advise it with respect to any contemplated rulemaking. The powers of the committees shall be advisory only.
(3) Nothing herein shall relieve the agency from following rulemaking procedures required by this chapter.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 2, Ex. L. 1971; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 410, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 482, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 285, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-4204(4).
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 2. Government Structure and Administration
Chapter 4. Administrative Procedure Act
Part 3. Adoption and Publication of Rules
2-4-301. Authority to adopt not conferred
2-4-302. Notice, hearing, and submission of views
2-4-303. Emergency or temporary rules
2-4-304. Informal conferences and committees
2-4-305. Requisites for validity -- authority and statement of reasons
2-4-306. Filing and format -- adoption and effective dates -- dissemination of emergency rules
2-4-307. Omissions from ARM or register
2-4-308. Adjective or interpretive rule -- statement of implied authority and legal effect
2-4-309. Rulemaking authority for laws not yet effective -- rule not effective until law effective
2-4-311. Publication and arrangement of ARM
2-4-312. Publication and arrangement of register
2-4-313. Copies -- subscriptions -- fees
2-4-314. Biennial review by agencies -- recommendations by committee
2-4-315. Petition for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules