7-3-4265. Violations of civil service provisions. (1) The council of such city shall have power to pass ordinances imposing suitable penalties for the punishment of persons violating any of the provisions of this part relating to the civil service commission.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any candidate for office in any such city, directly or indirectly, to give or promise any person or persons any office, position, employment, benefit, or anything of value for the purpose of influencing or obtaining the political support, aid, or vote of any person or persons.
(3) Any violation of the provisions of 7-3-4257 through 7-3-4262, 7-3-4264, or this section shall be a misdemeanor and give grounds for removal from office.
History: En. Sec. 25, Ch. 57, L. 1911; re-en. Sec. 5390, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5390, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-3128(part); amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 370, L. 1987.
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