Montana § 5-1-102 - Composition Of Commission
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 5-1-102 — Composition Of Commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-1-102. Composition Of Commission
Composition of commission. (1) The majority and minority leaders of each house shall each designate one commissioner for the commission provided for in 5-1-101 . Within 20 days after their designation, the four commissioners shall select the fifth member, who shall serve as the presiding officer of the commission. (2) If the four members fail to select the fifth member within the time prescribed, a majority of the supreme court shall select the fifth member. The supreme court may not select a fifth member who has made a campaign contribution in the past 10 years to a major party candidate for state or federal office.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 5-1-102 cover?
Section 5-1-102 ("Composition Of Commission") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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