76-15-305. Transition to seven supervisors. (1) At the time of reorganization under 76-15-301(2), the department shall appoint:
(a) one supervisor for a term to coincide with the terms of those elected supervisors whose terms will expire after the next general election; and
(b) one supervisor for a term to coincide with the terms of those elected supervisors whose terms will expire after the general election following the next general election.
(2) The supervisor positions held by the appointed supervisors become open for election at the time the terms expire. A district having seven supervisors shall alternately elect four and three supervisors at succeeding general elections.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 173, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 283, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 241, Ch. 49, L. 2015.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 76. Land Resources and Use
Chapter 15. Conservation Districts
Part 3. Administration of Conservation Districts
76-15-301. Establishment of supervisor areas and reorganization of district governing bodies
76-15-303. Election of supervisors -- election by acclamation -- appointment
76-15-304. Election of supervisors
76-15-305. Transition to seven supervisors
76-15-306. through 76-15-310 reserved
76-15-311. Governing body of district
76-15-312. Term of office and vacancies
76-15-313. Operation of supervisors
76-15-314. Removal of a supervisor
76-15-315. Administrative functions of supervisors
76-15-316. Cooperation with municipalities and counties
76-15-317. Cooperation with state agencies
76-15-318. Cooperation between districts
76-15-320. Legal status of district -- immunity
76-15-321. Rulemaking authority