7-4-2303. Petition for intercounty consolidation of offices. (1) A written petition may also be filed with the boards of county commissioners of counties asking for consolidation of any two or more offices among several counties.
(2) In the case of consolidation of offices among several counties, the petition shall be signed by not less than 15% of the registered electors in each of the counties affected.
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. 2, 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