90-1-133. Comprehensive assessment on reservations. (1) The state-tribal economic development commission shall conduct an accurate, comprehensive, detailed, and objective assessment of economic conditions on each of the Indian reservations in the state. In addition to an initial assessment, the commission may also require periodic updates of the data and analysis contained in the assessment, mainly for the purpose of monitoring progress toward goals and objectives set forth by the commission.
(2) The commission, the state director of Indian affairs, or the governor may issue a request for proposals and, on the basis of a competitive bidding process, select a qualified researcher or research team from the private sector or a college or university to conduct the assessment and report findings and conclusions to the commission.
(3) If the commission has adequate financial resources, the commission may, at its discretion, conduct or commission subsequent followup studies or assessments to obtain updated information.
(4) An assessment of economic conditions on the Indian reservations in Montana must include the consideration of multiple dimensions of economic development, including reservation demographics, economic development strengths and weaknesses, salient factors relating to economic development, natural resources, conditions in the natural environment, human resources, financial resources, business assistance programs, job training programs, education curriculum, the availability of technical training and assistance, and relevant tribal, state, and federal policies.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 512, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 164, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 90. Planning, Research, and Development
Chapter 1. Development Coordination
Part 1. Planning and Economic Development
90-1-101. Declaration of necessity and public policy
90-1-102. Functions of department of commerce -- state planning
90-1-103. Functions of department of commerce -- community development
90-1-104. Functions of department of commerce -- recreational development
90-1-105. Functions of department of commerce -- economic development
90-1-106. Functions of department of commerce -- housing
90-1-107. Contracts and agreements for projects and programs -- cooperation with other agencies
90-1-109. State census and economic information center
90-1-110. and 90-1-111 reserved
90-1-113. Cooperation of state agencies
90-1-114. Rulemaking authority
90-1-117. Small business state matching grant program -- purpose
90-1-118. Small business eligibility criteria
90-1-119. Grant award guidelines
90-1-121. through 90-1-129 reserved
90-1-131. State-tribal economic development commission -- composition -- compensation for members
90-1-132. Commission purposes -- duties and responsibilities
90-1-133. Comprehensive assessment on reservations
90-1-134. No waiver of tribal sovereignty
90-1-135. Special revenue accounts
90-1-136. through 90-1-140 reserved
90-1-144. Financial assistance center -- department responsibilities
90-1-145. Cooperation between state agencies and department -- dissemination of information
90-1-146. Information coordination
90-1-148. through 90-1-150 reserved
90-1-151. Main street program -- establishment -- purpose -- rulemaking
90-1-152. through 90-1-159 reserved
90-1-162. Heritage preservation and cultural tourism commissions
90-1-164. Heritage and cultural tourism promotion and development plan
90-1-165. and 90-1-166 reserved
90-1-167. Cultural treasures -- coordination
90-1-168. Certified local governments
90-1-170. through 90-1-174 reserved
90-1-176. through 90-1-180 reserved
90-1-181. Functions of department of commerce -- socioeconomic advocacy