Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION

CHAPTER 15. EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICERS AND AGENCIES

Part 1. General Provisions

Guiding Principles And Documentation

2-15-142. Guiding principles and documentation. In formulating or implementing policies or administrative rules that have direct tribal implications, a state agency shall document its consideration of the following principles:

(1) a commitment to cooperation and collaboration;

(2) mutual understanding and respect;

(3) regular and early communication;

(4) a process of accountability for addressing issues; and

(5) preservation of the tribal-state relationship.

History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 568, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 146, L. 2013.