20-3-213. Part-time office -- establishment -- restrictions. (1) A board of county commissioners that intends to establish the office of county superintendent of schools as a part-time office shall:
(a) pass a resolution stating the intent of the board to consider the action;
(b) set a date for a hearing on the issue and provide proper notice of the hearing;
(c) conduct a hearing and accept testimony from any registered elector of the county who presents evidence for or against the establishment of the part-time office; and
(d) within 5 days of the hearing, issue an order regarding the establishment of the part-time office.
(2) A board may not issue an order establishing the office of county superintendent as a part-time office less than 7 days before the date on which declarations for nominations may first be filed for the office.
(3) A board may not establish the office of county superintendent as a part-time office during a term of office for which a county superintendent has been elected as a full-time officeholder.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 146, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 2. County Superintendent of Schools
20-3-201. Election and qualifications -- part-time office allowed
20-3-202. Term, oath, and vacancy
20-3-203. Office costs and staff
20-3-206. Additional positions
20-3-207. Assist trustees with school supervision
20-3-208. Authority to request, accept, and disburse money
20-3-210. Controversy appeals and hearings
20-3-211. Disqualification of county superintendent
20-3-212. The county superintendent to appoint another county superintendent