85-1-215. Department duties -- records and operations. The department shall keep accounting records of each project and by July 1 of each year prepare a financial statement showing the financial status of each project. All books and papers pertaining to matters provided for in this chapter shall at all reasonable times be open to the inspection of an interested party or citizen of the state. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the department has full charge and control of the construction, operation, and maintenance of the works and the collection of all rates, charges, and revenue from them. The department shall proceed immediately with the construction of the works as soon as funds are made available and shall complete the works as rapidly as possible.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 35, Ex. L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 349.15, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 43, Ch. 177, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 132, Ch. 253, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 89-118(part); amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 301, L. 1995.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
85-1-204. Department powers over state water
85-1-205. Acquisition of water in federal reservoirs
85-1-206. Construction of works by department
85-1-207. Determination of costs of works
85-1-208. Construction across streams, highways, or other obstacles
85-1-209. Acquisition of property by department
85-1-210. Disposal of property by department
85-1-211. Management of property -- water contracts
85-1-213. Institution of court actions by department
85-1-214. Exercise of department powers -- scope of jurisdiction
85-1-215. Department duties -- records and operations
85-1-216. Limitations on liabilities and obligations
85-1-217. Restoration and repair of damaged property
85-1-218. Employment of county surveyors
85-1-219. State-owned works -- department approval -- bids -- procurement of goods and services
85-1-221. Contracts with the United States
85-1-222. Conformity to federal regulations authorized