1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 7
  3. CHAPTER 34
  4. Part 21
  5. 7-34-2117 Procedure for conduct of election for trustees -- appointment of trustees

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 7. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHAPTER 34. MEDICAL SERVICES AND BOARDING HOMES FOR THE AGED

Part 21. Hospital Districts

Procedure For Conduct Of Election For Trustees -- Appointment Of Trustees

7-34-2117. Procedure for conduct of election for trustees -- appointment of trustees. (1) All elections of trustees must be conducted in accordance with Title 13, chapter 1, part 5.

(2) The first board of trustees must be elected at the election under 7-34-2110 on whether to create the district, subject to voter approval of the district.

(3) If there are no candidates for a trustee position, the board of county commissioners shall appoint the trustee.

(4) A member of the board taking office pursuant to subsection (3) serves a term of office as if elected to that office.

History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 155, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 97, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 257, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 399, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 277, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 16-4307(part); amd. Sec. 348, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 27, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 250, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 254, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 164, Ch. 49, L. 2015.