7-3-4201. Definitions. In the construction of this part, the following rules must be observed unless that construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent or repugnant to the context of the statute:
(1) The words "council member" or "city council member" must be construed to mean "council member" when applied to cities under this part.
(2) The word "electors" must be construed to mean persons qualified to vote for elective offices at regular municipal elections.
(3) The words "franchise" and "right" include every special privilege in the streets, highways, and public places of the city, whether granted by the state or the city, that does not belong to citizens generally by common right.
(4) When an office or officer is named in any law referred to in this part, it must, when applied to cities under this part, be construed to mean the office or officer having the same function or duties under the provisions of this part or under ordinances passed under authority of this part.
History: En. Sec. 28, Ch. 57, L. 1911; re-en. Sec. 5393, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5393, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-3131; amd. Sec. 359, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 3. Alternative Forms of Local Government
Part 42. Municipal Commission Government
7-3-4202. Authorization for commission form of municipal government
7-3-4203. Effect of part on other local government laws
7-3-4205. City to be governed by mayor and council members
7-3-4206. Territorial limits and property
7-3-4207. Requirements of petitions
7-3-4208. Petition to organize under commission form -- election required
7-3-4212. Effect of vote on question
7-3-4213. Election for first city officers
7-3-4214. First term of office
7-3-4215. Council members and mayor to be elected
7-3-4216. General term of office
7-3-4217. Oath of office and official bond
7-3-4222. Adoption of ordinances -- petition to protest -- election
7-3-4223. Granting of franchises -- election required
7-3-4227. Abandonment of commission form
7-3-4228. through 7-3-4230 reserved
7-3-4231. General provisions related to elections
7-3-4242. through 7-3-4250 reserved
7-3-4253. Department structure and operation
7-3-4254. Selection and supervision of officers and employees
7-3-4255. Compensation of mayor, council members, and employees
7-3-4256. Control of conflict of interest
7-3-4257. Appointment of civil service commission
7-3-4258. Civil service examinations
7-3-4259. Discharge of employees
7-3-4260. Investigatory powers of council
7-3-4261. Conduct of civil service commission business
7-3-4262. Nonpartisan appointments and elections
7-3-4264. Applicability of civil service provisions
7-3-4265. Violations of civil service provisions