7-14-1613. County rail authority. (1) The board, upon completion of the public hearing, may pass a resolution creating an authority.
(2) At the same time, the board shall appoint five persons as directors of the authority. A director shall hold office for 2 years and until a successor is appointed. Three of the directors first appointed shall hold office for 1 year. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term must be filled for the unexpired term by the board.
(3) A director must reside within the boundaries of the authority.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 333, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
7-14-1602. Purpose -- public and governmental functions
7-14-1603. through 7-14-1610 reserved
7-14-1611. Resolution of intention to create rail authority
7-14-1612. Notice of resolution -- hearing
7-14-1613. County rail authority
7-14-1614. through 7-14-1620 reserved
7-14-1621. Regional rail authority
7-14-1623. Cooperation of county
7-14-1624. General powers of authority
7-14-1625. Railroad acquisition and operation -- permits -- eminent domain
7-14-1626. through 7-14-1630 reserved
7-14-1632. Mill levy authorized
7-14-1633. Election required to impose mill levy
7-14-1634. Collection of tax and disposition of funds
7-14-1635. Contracts for operation and use of facilities