69-1-113. Removal or suspension of commissioner. If a commissioner fails to perform the commissioner's duties as provided in this title, the commissioner may be removed from office as provided by 45-7-401. Upon complaint made and good cause shown, the governor may suspend any commissioner, and if, in the governor's judgment the exigencies of the case require, the governor may appoint temporarily some competent person to perform the duties of the suspended commissioner during the period of the suspension.
History: En. Sec. 34, Ch. 37, L. 1907; Sec. 4397, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 3816, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3816, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 72-139(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 43, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1983, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 1. Structure and Organization of State Agencies
Part 1. Public Service Commission
69-1-101. Definition of commission
69-1-102. Creation of public service commission
69-1-103. Composition of commission
69-1-104. Public service commission districts
69-1-105. Term of office -- term limits
69-1-107. Presiding officer of commission
69-1-110. Conduct of commission business
69-1-111. Reimbursement for expenses
69-1-112. Prohibition on acceptance of favors from railroads
69-1-113. Removal or suspension of commissioner
69-1-115. Commission recordkeeping and employment of personnel