7-4-2302. Petition for consolidation of county offices. (1) At any time not later than 45 days before the date on which declarations for nomination may first be filed for any county office, a petition in writing may be filed with the board of county commissioners of a county asking for the consolidation of any two or more of said offices by the board of such county.
(2) The petition shall be signed by not less than 15% of the registered electors of such county.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 125, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 4749.1, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 100, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 458, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 16-2501(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 101, L. 1987.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 4. Officers and Employees
Part 23. Consolidation of County Offices
7-4-2301. Authorization to consolidate county offices
7-4-2302. Petition for consolidation of county offices
7-4-2303. Petition for intercounty consolidation of offices
7-4-2305. Initiation of consolidation by county commissioners
7-4-2306. Processing of petition -- resolution of intent and hearing
7-4-2309. Conduct of hearing -- decision
7-4-2310. Order for consolidation of offices
7-4-2311. Implementation of consolidation order
7-4-2312. Salary and bond of officer following consolidation